Select one of the topics below to assess recent developments in scientific and technological areas of the world.
Topics: Select one of the topics below to assess recent developments in scientific and technological areas of the world.
Option #1
Discuss the pros and cons of the avocado fruit, why it has become so popular and what makes it so healthy. Also discuss the environmental impact of growing avocados and, in particular, the social and political aspects of the region in Mexico that is the heart of the avocado business.
OSU-School of History, Philosophy, and Religion. (March 11, 2014). Blood Avocados, Drug Cartels, and the Crisis of Democracy in Mexico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INGW0PwNsFE
SciShow. (March 31, 2016). Why Avocados Shouldn’t Exist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00KGL-HKPhU
TRT World. (June 20, 2017). Insight: The Avocado Trade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDmIJgeVd34
Option #2
Discuss how science and technology are working to make human beings live forever. Includes critical considerations of what it would mean if we were all immortal. How would it affect our families, our jobs, or how we structure our lives. Consider as well that capitalism needs a growth factor and offering people the belief that they could live forever is big business. Should society or government intervene if companies want to make money by selling the hope of eternal life?
Suggested book for this topic:
https://www.academia.edu/11691990/Biological_Transformations_Controlled_by_the_Mind_vol_1
Alltime10s. (Nov. 11, 2016). 10 Ways We Can Achieve Immortality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVvYjuPdWLs&t=39s
Cristian Muresanu Stiinta si Cunoastere. (Jan. 20, 2013). Biological Transformations I (Biology of transformation). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFlyITPk0Kc&t=6s
Cristian Muresanu Stiinta si Cunoastere. (Dec. 7, 2014). Biological Transformations II (Biology of Transformation). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtAr6xS4n10
Option #3
Discuss the ethical considerations of using HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) as an ingredient in processed foods and should these considerations stop the use of HFCS in processed and fast foods. Scientists have shown that HFCS creates obesity, diabetes and dependence.
TEDx Talks. (Dec. 17, 2013). Sugar — the elephant in the kitchen: Robert Lustig at TEDxBermuda 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmC4Rm5cpOI
Requirements
The Topic must be chosen by Sunday September 6th
Due: Monday 21st of September
Word count: 900 (min) – 1,100 (max) words (not including Title & References Pages)
Source analysis: 3 sources from your own research
Proper APA-style formatting required
Your topic should be submitted by Sunday, September 6th and on Wednesday, September 9th, you will submit your Outline & Thesis Statement.
Title Page
Page #’s
Title restated at top of p. 2 (in bold letters)
Identify your topic; double-spaced
For each topic briefly discuss why this particular topic interests you
Notes
Topics submission must be uploaded and submitted as a Word document
I will submit a proper example of APA format to help you with your APA formatting
Please omit: References Page, Running Header, source analysis
This topics submission to be submitted by Sunday, September 6th , and the Outline & Thesis Statement to be submitted by Wednesday, September 9th, will give you the opportunity to perfect your APA-style formatting before you submit your research paper.
I am looking for the following technical components in your written assignments:
Title Page:
First, center the title page to your paper in bold letters. Then, skip a few spaces.
Then list the following (No large fonts, colors, graphics, bold letters, lines, shades, etc.; use simple text only; centered, in middle of page, with double-space)
Your Name
Name of University
Class Number and Name
Instructors Name
Date of Submission
12-point type size
Standard margins
Page Numbers (see below)
Title is restated at top of p. 2 in bold letters
No extra spacing between paragraphs
Paper is double-spaced
Paragraphs are indented
Use of headings in your paper; headings to be in bold letters & no extra spacing before or after headings
References in proper APA format and on separate page; references listed in alphabetical order
Hanging Indent for your references (see below)
Your similarity score will be also considered in the technical component of this paper.
