Essay Homework: Analyzing Public Information on GMOs/GEOs
You will be writing a 500 to 750 words essay (2 to 3 pages of text, not including title page and references) that addresses each of the following questions about the site you have located. You will be applying the probing questions you used in the Science Tool Kit homework to formulate this essay.
o Include the link to your source, and briefly (1 paragraph) explain the key informational points you found on this web page.
o Locate the people, organization, or group that is responsible for the website, blog, etc. This is usually found under the "About Us" heading. Investigate this organization and any sponsors: Who are they? What is their goal or agenda for producing the web page, blog, etc.?
o Do the listed sponsors have any affiliations that make you think there is a biased approach to the information being shared? If so, who are they, and why might it be a biased report?
o What scientists, researchers, or government agencies are identified as being the sources of the information you have read?
o Do you think the writers of the web page, blog, or site "cherry-picked" data and facts for this post, resulting in a biased product? Give concrete examples showing how and where this was done.
o Do you think the site you located has any truly incorrect, false, or misleading information? Give examples, and show the data from our reliable sources in contrast to the website/blog information.
o Do you find this website, page, blog, or publication to be a reliable source of information on this topic? Summarize why or why not from your previous responses.
o What tips and techniques would you suggest to someone who wants to search the Web for more information about GMO/GEO foods so they can locate reliable information from trustworthy sources?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o 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.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.