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Genome 351 debates. Section AA 5/7/2014. Debate information. Team and topic assignments Schedule of debates Credit and grading Preparing for your debate. Topic 1 May 14th.
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Genome 351 debates Section AA 5/7/2014
Debate information • Team and topic assignments • Schedule of debates • Credit and grading • Preparing for your debate
Topic 1 May 14th Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) should be allowed so parents can select embryos with or without genetic traits, depending on the parents’ choice. PRO Jasmine Kaitlin Nathan/Elena CON Angeline Brennan
Topic 2 May 28th Consideration of a patients’ race should be used as a basis for medical care since it is a proxy for medically relevant genetic background. PRO Ciana Kirsten Amber CON Sallica Nick Marisa
Topic 3 May 21st A physician who determines that his patient has a genetic disorder should be obligated to disclose this information to family members who might also carry the disorder, regardless of his patient’s wishes. PRO Eryca Trung Greta CON Cara Smita
Topic 5 May 21st Insurance companies should be allowed access to genetic information when determining life insurance rates, payouts, and eligibility. PRO Emma Jessica CON Heleena Elena/Nathan Jennifer
Topic 6 May 28th Terminator seeds should be globally available. PRO Jeff Katie H CON Leslie Claire S James
Topic 7 May 14th The state of Washington should take DNA samples and record ‘genetic fingerprints’ from all people arrested. PRO John Katrina CON Lowell Josh F Tiffany
Schedule of debates • May 14th: • Topic 1 • Topic 7 • May 21st: • Topic 3 • Topic 5 • May 28th: • Topic 2 • Topic 6
Credit and grading • 25 points: your presentation, your 1 page writeup, your research. • 15 points: participation in OTHER debates • Both: self-evaluation taken into account.
Writeup • 1 page typewritten, one side • Due the day of the debate • Prepared INDIVIDUALLY (not in groups) • Taken into consideration in grade • Should cite a few sources
Format of debate • Beginning: description of technology (both pro and con), 4 minutes (NEUTRAL!!)
Format of debate • Beginning: description of technology (both pro and con), 4 minutes • 4 minutes each, pro and con position summaries
Format of debate • Beginning: description of technology (both pro and con), 4 minutes • 4 minutes each, pro and con position summaries • 4 minute rebuttal (pro, any student)
Format of debate • Beginning: description of technology (both pro and con), 4 minutes • 4 minutes each, pro and con position summaries • 4 minute rebuttal (pro, any student) • 4 minute rebuttal (con, any student)
Format of debate • Beginning: description of technology (both pro and con), 4 minutes • 4 minutes each, pro and con position summaries • 4 minute rebuttal (pro, any student) • 4 minute rebuttal (con, any student) • 5 minutes of questions/discussion from audience
Preparing your debate • Step 1: meet with your group
Preparing your debate • Step 1: meet with your group • Step 2: Research- split up tasks among team
Preparing your debate • Step 1: meet with your group • Step 2: Research- split up tasks among team • Get primary sources • Anticipate the argument of the other side • Assemble an argument • Write up a summary (INDIVIDUALLY)
Preparing your debate • Step 1: meet with your group • Step 2: Research- split up tasks among team • Get primary sources • Anticipate the argument of the other side • Assemble an argument • Write up a summary (INDIVIDUALLY) • Step 3: Debate and self-evaluate
Some tips on research • Just google(/bing/ask.com) it!
Some tips on research • Wikipedia can be useful… but it is not a reliable source!!
Some tips on research • The part of wikipedia to pay attention to: