AnswersVA-English 11 B-CRPR 26-27 MC S1The Poetry of Physics

Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 Answers

10 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

What is genetic modification?

A
the act of adding chemicals to alter organisms’ genes
B
the act of changing genes to create new organisms
C
the act of injecting crops with vitamins and minerals
2
Free Preview

What critiques of genetically engineered foods does this passage present? Check the five critiques that are included.

A
a lack of long-term testing
B
a possibility of new toxins
C
an increase in time of farming processes
D
a possibility of new diseases
E
a possibility of new food allergies
F
a lack of regulation
G
an increase in expense
3

According to the passage, what is one benefit of genetically modified cotton?

A
increased resistance to drought and disease
B
increased yields in all areas of the nation
C
increased yields in some areas of the nation
4

What is one possible drawback of genetically modified cotton?

A
It has been linked to certain health risks.
B
It may have caused problems with the plants.
C
It grows in only certain types of soil.
5

This information appears on page 15 of the source. Which citation format is correct? (Price 15)✔ (Price et al.15)X (Price and Lin et al. 15)(Price, Lin, Falck-Zepeda et al.15)

A
(Price 15)
B
✔ (Price et al.15)
C
X (Price and Lin et al. 15)
D
(Price, Lin, Falck-Zepeda et al.15)
6

Which statement paraphrases the evidence from this source?

A
Genetically modified varieties yielded 17% less cotton than natural cotton.
B
One study found a 17% increase in cotton yields using a genetically modified variety.
C
The ARMS effect indicates a 17% increase in cotton yields for herbicide-tolerant cotton.
7

Which points did you include in your answer? Check the ones that your response cited.

A
Genetic modification has existed for years.
B
Many common foods have been genetically modified in some way.
C
Genetically modified foods are held to the same safety standards as conventional foods.
8

Which of the following is the correct way to cite this source within your essay?

A
According to Maryanski, “these products must be as safe as the traditional foods in the market” (“Genetically Engineered Foods”).
B
“These products must be as safe as the traditional foods in the market.” (Maryanski)
C
These products must be as safe as the traditional foods in the market (“Genetically Engineered Foods”).
D
“These products must be as safe as the traditional foods in the market (Maryanski).”
9

Reread the writing prompt, and make a decision. Which position will you take?

A
I will argue for the use of genetically modified foods.
B
I will argue against the use of genetically modified foods.
10

Which of the following elements does your thesis statement include? Check all that apply.

A
My thesis statement clarifies the topic.
B
My thesis statement states my viewpoint, or which side of the argument I support.
C
My thesis statement is focused and clearly makes a claim

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Instruction
9 verified answers

Instruction

Instruction
8 verified answers

Ordering the Chaos of the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Freakonomics

Instruction
7 verified answers

Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1