Worksheet: Stem Cell Research
Assignment Overview
Stem cell research is a controversial topic in the United States and the world. For this assignment, you will conduct research on stem cell research and determine and defend your position on the issue.
This assignment is intended for you to apply research and critical thinking skills to support an argument on a controversial issue and communicate effectively that position in writing.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
· Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
· Complete the following:
· Perform a search on the Internet or the online library (LIRN) for the terms “stem cell and research” or “stem cell and controversy.”
· Based on your search, write an essay (approximately 100 to 150 words in length) in the space provided in the Assignment Worksheet section on the next page that gives three reasons to either:
· Defend/support stem cell research.
· Oppose it stem cell research.
· Submit the Week 2 Assignment.
· Include the proper file naming convention: PSY278_wk2_assn_jsmith_mmddyyyy.
Rubric: See Written Assignment Rubric for grading details.
Grading:
| Gradable items in assignment | Points |
| Reason #1 to defend/support or oppose | 10 |
| Reason #2 to defend/support or oppose | 10 |
| Reason #3 to defend/support or oppose | 10 |
| Applied the expectations in the Written Assignment Rubric | 20 |
| Total Points | 50 |