M1D2: Ethical Dilemmas in the Natural Sciences

As a way to begin exploring what is an ethical dilemma in the sciences and how it can have a larger impact on the world, please be sure to view the PowerPoint and complete the reading in preparation for this first discussion.

Begin by reviewing the following materials:

• Park, A. (2014), Genetic Screening Saved This Baby’s Life (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. com, N.Pag., Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&AN=99893169&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• PowerPoint Presentation: Ethical Dilemmas [Presentation slides][PPTX file size 675 KB
• In your initial post please address the following:After reading Park’s article, explain in 300+ words how you view this issue (rapid whole genome sequencing in newborns) and how you would attempt to sway others to your position. Locate at least two academic resources that support your position and cite these in your argument.

• Your initial post should be at least 300 words and must substantively and originally respond to the discussion prompt, integrating the assigned readings from the module as specified, with proper APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. style formatting.

  For assistance with APA style formatting, visit the Library (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or the Excelsior OWL (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..