Reaction Paper Assignment: Epigenetics
Length: 1000 words.
Instructions
You will be writing a 1,000 word Reaction Paper in this course using the instructions and links found below. You will be completing the following tasks and gathering the following information for your paper:
i. Watch the epigenetics video from PBS available as a YouTube link in this folder (second item in the folder). Begin your paper by defining epigenetics in your own words and discussing your reaction to the video.
ii. Interview your family members and complete the Family History-Dr.OZ. Find out which disease(s) you are most at risk for.
iii. Research and locate one article on epigenetics and whatever disease you are most at risk for (select a study on research conducted on humans) from a reputable academic source:
Reputable Sources:
• journal articles
• government publications based on research
Do not use:
• magazines of any sort, whether they are on paper or online
• Websites of any type, including epigenetics websites
• Wikipedia
Read the epigenetics article you find. Continue your paper with a discussion of the epigenetics article.
iv. Discuss the concept of epigenesis in light of your family history and the article you read. Aim for one page for this section of your paper.
v. Complete the Living to 100 Questionnaires. Integrate your findings on the questionnaire into your discussion. Aim for another page.
vi. Discuss how you can improve your health and longevity in light of your findings in this questionnaire, your understanding of epigenetics, and your knowledge of your family history. This should be your final page.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.