Background:

For this project, you will become a member of a research team who can:

• examine an issue related to advances in DNA technology in the 21^st century
• assess the credibility of references in an annotated bibliography
• create and presents an informative video to garner interest and awareness on your topic
• facilitate a meaningful class discussion

Getting Started:

As you begin your research, you may find it helpful to have a place to start.  Below I have listed the Dewey Decimal Classification Numbers for the overarching topics of research.  I have also included a list of key terms you can enter in your search engine or search bar.

Call Numbers:

174- Ethics

573- Biology/ Life Science

610-612-- Medicine

614- Forensics

616- Stem Cells

Below is the link to our library online catalog.  Use this link to find any usable print resources.

Group Roles:

Sociologist

Lawyer

Scientist

Educator

Getting Started:

The following online resources can be used two ways.   

1. Generate a list of search terms.
2. Locate information needed for your research.

Simply follow the directions next to the links.

	Once you have logged in to General OneFile: Use the Topic Finder Tab on the right hand side of the tool bar. Use the Topic Finder Search Bar to look up your key terms. A pinwheel will generate on the left hand side with more terms that you can add to your list.  Articles for each term will also appear.

Databases:

Online Resources:

If you choose to Google try to narrow your search by...

If you are the Educator look for .edu sites

If you are the Lawyer look for .gov sites

If you are the Sociologist/Scientist look for .org sites

The books listed below are reference or EBooks and are a good place to start your research.  They will provide overviews of the topic, allowing you to build a basic understanding of the topic.

EBook

Peacock, Kathy Wilson. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. New York: Facts on File, 2010. Ebook.

• Presents an overview of issues surrounding the changing role of biotechnology and genetic engineering, and includes a chronology, brief biographies of significant individuals in the field, a glossary of terms, and a guide to further research.
• Access via Destiny

EBook:

Dudley, William. Thinking Critically. San Diego: ReferencePoint, 2014. EBook.

• Introduces stem cell research issues and examines the pros and cons of the debate.
• Access via Destiny

EBOOK:

Nakaya, Andrea C. Biomedical Ethics. San Diego, CA: ReferencePoint, 2012. EBook.

• Contains information, primary source quotes, and illustrated facts and statistics about biomedical ethics, covering if genetic testing and manipulating can be done ethically, the use of human embryos in stem cell research, assisted reproductive technology, and euthanasia.
• Access via Destiny

 Ref:

Massimini, Kathy. Genetic Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information about Hereditary Diseases and Disorders, including Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome ... Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 2000. Print.                         

• Examines the causes and effects of genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome, hemophilia, sickle-cell anemia, and others; discusses genetic screening and research efforts in gene therapy; and includes names of suggested sources of additional information.

Ref:

Newton, David E. Stem Cell Research. New York, NY: Facts On File, 2007. Print.

• Presents an overview of stem cell research and its related issues in the U.S., a chronology, a glossary, an annotated bibliography, an annotated directory of organizations and agencies, a guide to further research, diagrams, and a collection of documents.