SAC 3: Investigate an issue involving a contemporary bioethical issue relating to the application of genetic knowledge, reproductive sciece, inheritance or adaptations and interdependencies beneficial for survival.
After completing your research, you will need to report your findings in a website you create. Your website will need to include each of the sections listed below.
The title should be the research question that you developed. It should be phrased as a question and end in a question mark.
Summarise the issue, impact, significance and method into two or three paragraphs.
Include the biological concepts specific to the investigation, as well as an explanation of the technology used. Ensure you include definitions of key terms (consider adding a glossary page), appropriate biological terminology, conventions and representations.
Annotated diagrams can be really useful when describing technology and processes. You should reference any diagrams shown within the written text.
Present facts and opinions from different perspectives and stakeholders to address alternate views on the issue. Support with evidence such as quotes and data from your three or more sources.
Propose your solution to the issue supported by evidence and logic. Consider the viewpoints of the various stakeholders and the success and effectiveness of the scientific technology/ies and other information from the sources to determine your solution to the question. Use evidence from the sources to strengthen and support your proposed solution.
All resources used to develop your report should be listed in APA formatting in a reference page. The website cite this for me can be used to assist with putting together your bibliography in the correct format. Bibliography.com also has a APA reference page examples and style guide. This site also includes guidelines for in-text citations and when to use them.
You will need to upload the link to your published website to BSE virtual for the SAC 3 task. Please also email this link to the teacher.
Your work will be assessed against the rubric to the left. Read this carefully and use as a guide to the level of detail required in each section of the website.
How can we make the most out of epigenetic testing?
Assisted reproductive technologies, should it be allowed?
Where is the line drawn between a healthy fetus and one that should be terminated?
Is predictive testing enough to diagnose terminal illness?
Should we introduce species for biological control?