The Adoption of Genetically Modified Crops Paper instructions: ASSIGNMENT 07 SP180 Principles of Public Speaking Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Project: Written speech 1. Develop your speech based on the preparation outline you submitted. 2. Write your speech using tips, techniques, and guidelines studied in the lesson. 3. Create a reference list that includes any and all sources you use to locate information. 4. Limit your speech to no more than four pages, double-spaced. 5. Submit your speech with a title page, your name, date submitted, and instructor’s name. THIS IS THE END OF ASSIGNMENT 7. SEE SPEECH OUTLINE BELOW: Peggy Harrell AC1306177 SP180: Principles of Public Speaking Assignment 6_06 August 4, 2014 Title: The Adoption of Genetically Modified Crops A. To educate my audience B. To inform my audience on the current state of genetically modified crops C. To inform of the various supporting arguments and ethical issues surrounding the adoption of genetically modified crops. I. Introduction a. The objective of the application of genetic modification in crops is to introduce new beneficial characteristics to crop species that do not naturally occur in that specie. b. Genetically modified crops engineering is conducted in the laboratory through a process of gene alteration where there is the addition of foreign desirable genes to a crop species’ genome: process of biolistic or agrobacterium tumefaciens method (Angelica, 2013). c. Despite the fact that the technology provides for a valid way at solving food shortages and hunger in many regions, ethical and social concerns have seen it remain unadopted and unaccepted by many states. II. Body of the Presentation a. i. Through crops genetic modification, there can be assured of food sustainability for all populations of the world. ii. This is especially crucial with the current rise in cases of climatic un-sustainability that does not support food production and livelihood within many societies. b. i. Ethical and social issues surrounding genetically modified crops have derailed its global adoption. ii. These are such as the use of genes from a bacterium or virus in the process of genetic modification in crops posses the risk of the development of a new disease strain, the contamination of the environment with the genetic species and other side effects, the colonization of other species, and the destabilizing the food chain amongst others (Kennedy, 2008). c. i. To establish safety in adoption of genetically modified crops, scientists have conducted various researches and publications in promoting the safety of the technology. ii. Also, scientific screening and analysis is done to the parent or donor genes and species ensuring that they contain no harmful disease pathogens or allergic components (Phillips, 2008). III. Conclusion While some view genetically modified crops as an effective solution to the hunger and poverty challenges facing many societies of the world, others express caution over is ethical and social risk concerns. The technology allows for the introduction of desirable characteristics to targeted plant species thus increasing their competitive advantage and productivity. Ethical concerns raised are such as the contaminations of other species, allergies, diseases, and the risks associated to the food chain amongst others. Various states should take individual responsibility in ensuring that their society is well in knowledge and common view of its adoption (Starr, Evers, and Starr, 2013). References Angelica, B. et.al. (2013). Biolistic DNA Delivery. Methods in Molecular Biology, 940(1), 415. Kennedy, I. et.al. (2008). Genetically modified crops: the ethical and social issues. Nuffield Council on Bioethics. Starr, C., Evers, C., and Starr, L. (2013). Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (4th Ed.). Cengage Learning. Phillips, T. (2008). Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Transgenic crops and recombinant DNA technology. Nature Education 1(1), 213. BELOW IS THE GRADING RUBIC THAT SHE GRADED THE OUTLINE ON. YOU CAN SEE WHERE SHE DEDUCTED POINTS ON OUTLINE. Grader = Candace Murray Speech 180 Preparation Outline Assignment 06 Grading Rubric – See comments/direction at the end of the Rubric Grading Criteria Exemplary Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Unacceptable Score Format 10 Points 10 Points Follows outline template perfectly 8 points Missing one major component of outline and subcomponents 5 points Missing two major components of outline and subcomponents 2 points Missing three major components of outline and subcomponents 8 General purpose, specific purpose, central idea stated – 15 Points 15 Points Stated the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea clearly and in the appropriate form 10 Points Stated the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea but not in the appropriate form 5 Points Stated either the general purpose, specific purpose, and/or central idea incorrectly 0 Points Missing these three statements 15 Summary of key points of introduction – 10 points 10 points Includes central idea and summary of key points 8 points Missing central idea but includes summary of key points 5 points Unclear statements of central idea and key points Do not match the Key Points in the Body 0 Points Missing central idea and summary of key points 5 Main points and supporting points stated – 27 Points 27 Points Three key points with two supporting statements each stated in complete sentences 20 Points Three key points with one supporting statement each stated in complete sentences 15 Points Two key points with one supporting statement each stated in complete sentences 7 Points Missing two key points or stated in unclear sentences 23 Supporting sources included – 18 points 18 points One supporting source included for every supporting Statement 12 points One supporting source included for both supporting statements 6 points Only one supporting source included for the outline 0 points Missing any supporting source 10 Summary of Conclusion – 10 points 10 points Complete conclusive statement – summarizes central message, call for action 8 points summarizes central message, but no call for action 5 points Incomplete conclusive statement – with no call for action 0 points Missing conclusive statement 5 Mechanics – 10 points 10 points No errors in grammar or spelling 8 points 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling 4 points More than 2 errors in grammar or spelling 0 points More than 5 errors in grammar or spelling 8 74 II – Introduction Give Three Key Points (a., b., & c.) that will be expanded on in the Body. (NOTE: The 3 Key Points in the Introduction are to be the SAME 3 Key Points in the Body.) III – Body of the Presentation – Summarize each of the three key points from the Introduction giving supporting material (2 statements with supporting sources) for each. This means research sources that provide credibility to your statements. Do not cite a website URL – site the name of the website (e.g. according to Reuters … not according to www.reuters.com) when giving resources to support the source statements in the Body. As an example: A. Main point #1. Young Americans are facing tough financial challenges. 1. One of the things that enable financial challenges is poverty. According to the United Nations Environment Program. 2. Another thing that enables financial challenges is debt. What’s your source for this