Prenatal Genetic Testing
Order Description
Documented argument
Argue that people should be educated prior to using prenatal genetic testing.
You will use the material you have researched to write a formal research paper similar to that expected in other college courses. The final draft of the essay will be
between 7 and 10 pages in length. The paper should be double-spaced, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins. (Microsoft’s default margins are 1 ¼’) You will use your
research to become somewhat of an authority on the problem/issue you chose. You will demonstrate your level of authority by
Addressing a problem or issue
Explore multiple sides of the problem or issue
Defend your position
Explore the solutions proposed by others
You will use standard APA formatting for this essay. APA citation styles will be discussed in class but not every variation will be covered.
You will need at least seven recent periodicals or books cited in your final essay. Your primary research tools will be in the NMSU-A library.
Periodicals should be scholarly or high-level news periodicals featuring full-length essays. National newspapers such as The New York Times or The Washington Post may
be appropriate, but local newspapers may but require prior approval.