Biotechnology+Essay

** __Research - Useful Websites__ **
AISD Online Databases - Great student-friendly resources on all topics. Check out World Book and EBSCO. Biotech Applied looks at the practical applications of biotechnology - including drug development, the use of bacteria in industry, biotechnology on the farm and at the dinner table (the issue of genetically modified foods), the use of DNA forensics. Learn Genetics - A good overview of cloning, stem cells, transgenic mice and gene therapy. Explore Biotechnology (Iowa Public Television) - lots of biotech topics covered here including the pros and cons. Click on the tabs or icons when you get there. Watch a great video for an overview. Council on Biotechology - A wealth of information on genetically modified foods. Brittanica Kids - An article on all aspects of genetic engineering including the process!

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**__Organizing Your Research__**  Once you have got all your information, its time to get organized! Here are some useful resources to help you begin to build the structure of your essay. ===== Inspiration - A great program available at school that allows you to go back and forth between a "bubble map" and a traditional outline. Noodle tools - Create your outline right from noodles tools. Outline Sample Online Organizer & Outline Maker

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