Question: Should gene-editing be abolished?

Position: Gene-editing  should be abolished 

Mandatory:

Please read the comments carefully before (File Feedback) writing the final research pap3r.

You must use the outline worksheet provided to organize your pap3r

1. Introduction (1 paragraph)

a. Provide essential background information to understand the subject matter. 

-i.e what is gene editing?

– when was it first practiced? 

b. Thesis should state the position (1 paragraph):

a.Make a brief introduction to include the thesis, including:

b.Three reasons/key points. 

-Ex. The covid-19 vaccine should be mandatory because it decreases the spread of the virus, decreases the burden on healthcare professionals, and decreases death rates.

ITALICIZE OR UNDERLINE THE THESIS STATEMENT

2. Supporting background (5 paragraphs)

a. The supporting details should provide solid evidence to support each point in the thesis Including

i. Facts

ii. Statistics

iii. Examples

iv. Expert opinions

3. Opposing background (4 paragraphs)

a. The opposing views section should present the argument against the position

i. Should present two opposing views and a rebuttal for each. 

– Ex: If the thesis is as indicated in the example above the opposing view can be addressed as follows: 

Opponents may argue that the covid-19 vaccine should not be mandatory because it has side effects, but according to Dr. Fauci, this argument is not substantial because "the side effects are mild and non-life-threatening such as fever and soreness at the injection site" (2021).

4. Conclusions (1 paragraph)