Prof. Sonia Apgar Begert
English 102
27 Oct. 2015
Introduction:
the research of stem cells has been a very heated issue for quite some time now. Starting in the 50's, when the first bone marrow transplant happened between two identical twins, all the way up to today and counting. With the advanced research scientists and doctors currently have, this field of medicine is always moving forward. There are two different type of stem cells, ESC (embryonic stem cells), that only exist in the earliest stage of life, and non- embryonic stem cells, that appear in later fetal development and stick with you throughout life. Both have huge impacts on todays medicine, but the research of ESC is where most of the attention lies, reason being is because the only way to obtain these cells is from unborn fetuses. With that being said you can see how this subject is very sensitive. My paper will be focusing on why the research of these cells are extremely helpful and what they can achieve. These cells are beyond beneficial and have the potential to set new standards for modern medicine. The research of ESC can lead to the cure of Diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease), and so many more. Scientists haven't even begun to scratch the surface of the limitless potential of embryonic stem cell research.
Review of Literature:
Plan to Collect Information:
So far I have plenty of statistics and factual information about my subject, but I plan to read more opinionated articles such as articles on websites or periodicals. I would like to collect more information to why people are against the research, most are religious related through what I have collected so far. I feel I have collected a good amount of sources, but honestly feel that as I am writing my paper, I will find even more sources to help me and the strength of my paper. I do believe I need a few more scholarly reviewed articles that I will find on our schools online library that is offered to us. I think this subject will come with great charts and graphs , I just have yet to research them, that will be my next research step, which I probably will find of google search or possibly a book if I have enough time to go to the library this week. My boyfriend have pretty strong opinions on this subject and has a lot to offer as well to open my eyes on different views on it which will help as well.
Project Timeline:
I am a little behind in this class so once this proposal is all finished, I plan to jump right into finishing my annotated bibliography and my lit review. I really plan on making my introduction and thesis very strong so not only will it pull in my readers but also pull in my attention. I plan on writing a paper that even I am very interested in reading it over and over again. I am excited for this paper because I am learning so much on such an interesting topic.
Working Bibliography:
-Alikani, Mina. "The Debate Surrounding Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research In The USA." Reproductive Biomedicine Online (Reproductive Healthcare Limited) 15.S2 (2007): 7-11. Academic Search Premier. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
-Doerflinger, Richard M. "Old And New Ethics In The Stem Cell Debate." Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 38.2 (2010): 212-219. Academic Search Premier. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
·-"Embryonic Stem Cell Research Pros and Cons List." OccupyTheory. N.p., 15 Feb. 2015.
-Gallagher, James. “First 'in womb' stem cell trial to begin”. BBC NEWS. BBS NEWS, 12, Oct, 2015.
-Knoepfler, Paul. Stem Cells: An Insider's Guide 1st Edition. World Scientific. 2013.
-Krimsky, Sheldon. Stem Cell Dialogues: A Philosophical and Scientific Inquiry Into Medical Frontiers.
-Kurt, Feyzan Özdal, et al. "Anatomy Of Stem Cells." Anatomy: International Journal Of Experimental & Clinical Anatomy 9.2 (2015): 86-90. Academic Search Premier. Web. 13 Oct. 2015
-Nielsen, Michael E., Jennifer Williams, and Brandon Randolph-Seng. "Religious Orientation, Personality, And Attitudes About Human Stem Cell Research." International Journal For The Psychology Of Religion 19.2 (2009): 81-91. Academic Search Premier. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
-Rippon, H. J., and A. E. Bishop. "Embryonic stem cells." Cell Proliferation 37.1 (2004): 23-34.
-Stem Cell Information. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 17,June, 2015. 13, Oct, 2015.
-Stewart, Craig O., Daniel L. Dickerson, and Rose Hotchkiss. "Beliefs About Science And News Frames In Audience Evaluations Of Embryonic And Adult Stem Cell Research." Science Communication 30.4 (2009): 427-452. Academic Search Premier. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
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