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biology Choose one (just one) of the topics presented below and write a brief essay that summarizes the article or video. Include your own thoughts about the topic, and back up your opinions with examples from the link. This extra credit assignment is due June 13th at 11:59PM. (Submit via the Turnitin assignment link in the Extra Credit Questions Folder in Blackboard). It is worth 10 points, which will be added to your exam grade for Exam 4. Please take a look at the rubric below to see how I will grade this essay. (Pro Tip: Most students lose credit on these assignments for not properly citing their reference at the end of the essay, having too high a similarity percentage, or not including their opinions on the material.) Crime Lab Scandals Just Keep Getting Worse http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/crime/2015/10/massachusetts_crime_lab_scandal_worsens_dookhan_and_farak.html 23andMe genetic test reveals disturbing artificial insemination switch http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/10/23andme-test-reveals-disturbing-artificial-insemination-switch.html The Silent Horror That's Afflicting Thai Monks www.ozy.com/acumen/the-silent-horror-thats-afflicting-thai-monks/69666#.V1czg-A5z5I.twitter The Problems With DNA Evidence and Testing - The Atlantic http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/?src=longreads&mc_cid=7ee9c78da7&mc_eid=8b44145301 The rise of performance-enhancing genes- A single 'super' gene can make a dramatic difference to an athlete's performance. But is that fair? http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/may/06/drugs-sport-genes-athletics-women White Men Can't Jump? Race, genes and sports http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/human_nature/2008/12/white_men_cant_jump.html Exploring bias in forensic DNA profiling - Dan Krane - TEDxDayton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpPkmDeS3Dg CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC Content (2 point) Article summary is complete and relevant (2 point) Personal opinion is provided (2 points) Opinion is supported with examples and details Mechanics (1 point) Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation Reference(s) (2 points) Reference provided and properly formatted