Choose one article and answer the questions. The total value is 20 and you MUST respond to all parts in order to earn all 20 points. Remember that this is a final assessment of what you have learned in this course, so no points will be awarded for brief or superficial statements. Also, no points will be awarded for simply copying sections from your notes. You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the issue and can apply what we have learned to analyze, address, and explain it.

1. After reading the article, what is your reaction?

2. Summarize the results.

3. Summarize how the study was done.

4. Why do you think this research was undertaken?

5. Why might some people support this research while others might resist it?

6. What further research might be generated from this work?

7. Imagine you are having a foot-long at Subway, and your buddies discover the exciting article you borrowed from Mr. Gallant. They haven't taken Bio and wonder what the news is all about. How would you explain it? Make sure to give them a little background on the subject.

8. Your friend says, "I don't understand why that happened." How would you explain the results in words your friend would understand?

Before the exam, the articles will be posted so that you can choose the one to which you want to respond. You will have to print it and bring it with you.