Reason for selecting topic
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) include crops, microorganisms and animals that have genetic alterations in a way that is not natural. The primary focus of this paper will be GM foods which are developed widely in the modern society. The foods have been promoted widely due to their perceived benefits either through nutritional value or durability, lower prices of product or both in some cases. However, it is evident that there are social and ethical issues that downplay the benefits realized.
Thesis statement : Despite the significant evidence of benefits provided by the GM foods, there are numerous social and ethical concerns associated with their continued production that diminish the impact of the benefits.
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Major characteristics of audience
The following paper is intended for policy makers and the general public. There is a mixed public opinion on the GMOs in the US approximately 27% support introduction of the foods into the food supply while opposition for them fell from 58% to 46%. The public have the ability to make decisions on such issues as they could call for a vote on whether to allow the products into their state. However, the people who oppose the introduction of GM foods are well educated and are in the middle or upper class status in the society. They can effectively afford the organic products which are more expensive.
Paper Scope and Outline
Introduction
Perceived Benefits of GM Foods
Factors Affecting Consumer and Policy Maker’s Perception
Methodology
Literature Review
Use of previous studies on the effects of GM Foods
Outline studies between 2010 and 2017.
Results
Analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
Identify and Explain Questions to be answered
The research will seek to answer three questions:
What are the social concerns related to GM foods
What are the ethical concerns related to GM foods
How to the social and ethical concerns influence the benefits associated with GM foods.
Explain research plan, method of research and organizing research
The following research study is intended to demonstrate the impact of GM foods through the social and ethical concerns raised. Therefore, it is important to identify significant literature studies that have been conducted on the same issue. The research will enlighten the public and serve as a significant source for policy makers when making decisions to explore the GM foods.
References
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Maghari, B. M., & Ardekani, A. M. (2011). Genetically modified foods and social concerns. Avicenna journal of medical biotechnology , 3(3), 109.
Nicolia, A., Manzo, A., Veronesi, F., & Rosellini, D. (2014). An overview of the last 10 years of genetically engineered crop safety research. Critical reviews in biotechnology , 34(1), 77-88.
Pino, G., Amatulli, C., De Angelis, M., & Peluso, A. M. (2016). The influence of corporate social responsibility on consumers' attitudes and intentions toward genetically modified foods: evidence from Italy. Journal of Cleaner Production , 112, 2861-2869.
Reisch, L., Eberle, U., & Lorek, S. (2013). Sustainable food consumption: an overview of contemporary issues and policies. Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy , 9(2): 7-25.
