Dr. Oguine
ENGL 1201-ZGC & ZRC
Essay 4 Topic
Critics such as Brown and Lamm blame science for what are
actually the failures of individuals or society to use the
knowledge that science has provided. The blame is misplaced.
(Bishop 239)
Do you agree or disagree? In a well-organized and developed persuasive
essay, present your views, supporting them with causes and effects of
problems created by any THREE scientific inventions or discoveries
of your choice. Use references from the following class texts and film:
J. Michael Bishop’s “Enemies of Promise,” Mary Shelley’s
Frankenstein, Todd Oppenheimer’s “The Computer Delusion” and
James Q. Wilson’s “Cars and Their Enemies.” Provide intext citations
and a Works Cited page in MLA style. Follow the drafting guidelines.
Check your syllabus for more details on this assignment.