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http://californiaagriculture.ucanr.edu/landingpage.cfm?article=ca.v054n04p6&fulltext=yes
This was an article written by G. Breuning and J.M. Lyons in 2000. It was written for the University of California and aims to inform the reader about the rise and demise of the Flavr Savr tomato. The University of California is well-known for its studies in agriculture and therefore this article is well credited. The authors have used sources that are reliable and date back to the 1990's and have also included in text citation, adding to the credibility of the article.
However the article may be biased as it focuses more on the advantages of the Flavr Savr however fails to shed light on many of the disadvantages of the product. This article explains the reasoning behind the Flavr Savr tomatoes and may be targeted towards students or university students looking to find information on the Flavr Savr tomato. The article provides an adequate insight into the history of the Flavr Savr tomato however it fails to explain many of the scientific principles in sufficient detail.
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/69993.aspx
This article was written by Atula Gupta and was last updated in 2010. Atula Gupta is a well known writer and doctor who gave up research to become a full time writer. This article is unbiased as it states both the advantages and disadvantages of the Flavr Savr tomato. It also references its images and information. However no in-text citations are used. The article seems to accurately present both sided of the debate surrounding Flavr Savr tomato, while also giving background information on the topic. While this article does source its information, it may not be as credible as other sources due to the fact that it is created by an independent writer and isn't backed by a university or major organisation.
Biotechnology on the Farm and in the Factory: Biotechnology in crop production
This essay was written by Brian Shmaefsky, who is a professor, as part of his book 'Biotechnology on the Farm and in the Factory.' This source was published in 2006 and aims to inform the reader about the development of genetically modified crops and the history of agriculture. It even includes a step by step guides explaining the process in which genetic modification occurs which was quite useful for me when explaining my scientific principles.
However, this essay does not use any in text citations. What the author has written is informative and unbiased, as he does not give his opinion or support any arguments surrounding the topic. This article may be targeted at students or adults looking to gain information on genetically modified crops.
The Ethics of Biotechnology
This source is an extract from 'The Ethics of Biotechnology', written by Jonathan Morris and was published in 2006. Jonathan Morris graduated from the University of Edinburgh and is currently a professor at the University of Sydney, meaning that the information he presents is accurate and credible. However Morris does not use any in text citations.
Morris answers questions surrounding the ethics of genetically modified crops and does so in an unbiased manner, giving examples of both the advantages and disadvantages that have come with genetically modified crops. He lists many benefits of genetically modifying crops, which i found useful and informative. This source is a great start for anyway looking to find about the ethics and health risks surrounding genetically modified crops.
Better than the real thing
This article was written by Daniel Pendick in 1992 for the magazine 'Science News'. While the article was written over 20 years ago, I found that the information in this article was backed by other sources I found. This article was especially helpful in explaining the scientific process behind the creation of the Flavr Savr tomato.
The article is unbiased as it aims to inform the reader about the Flavr Savr tomato and Pendick does not give his own opinion. Pendick is currently the executive editor for 'Harvard Men's Health Watch', which greatly adds to his credibility as Harvard is one of the best medical schools in the world. The purpose of this article would have been to educate the audience (of 1992) about the new type of tomato that was soon going to be available in grocery stores. As this author wrote the article before the release of these tomatoes, his article would not have been affected by the success or failure of the tomato and is therefore open-minded.
This was an article written by G. Breuning and J.M. Lyons in 2000. It was written for the University of California and aims to inform the reader about the rise and demise of the Flavr Savr tomato. The University of California is well-known for its studies in agriculture and therefore this article is well credited. The authors have used sources that are reliable and date back to the 1990's and have also included in text citation, adding to the credibility of the article.
However the article may be biased as it focuses more on the advantages of the Flavr Savr however fails to shed light on many of the disadvantages of the product. This article explains the reasoning behind the Flavr Savr tomatoes and may be targeted towards students or university students looking to find information on the Flavr Savr tomato. The article provides an adequate insight into the history of the Flavr Savr tomato however it fails to explain many of the scientific principles in sufficient detail.
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/69993.aspx
This article was written by Atula Gupta and was last updated in 2010. Atula Gupta is a well known writer and doctor who gave up research to become a full time writer. This article is unbiased as it states both the advantages and disadvantages of the Flavr Savr tomato. It also references its images and information. However no in-text citations are used. The article seems to accurately present both sided of the debate surrounding Flavr Savr tomato, while also giving background information on the topic. While this article does source its information, it may not be as credible as other sources due to the fact that it is created by an independent writer and isn't backed by a university or major organisation.
Biotechnology on the Farm and in the Factory: Biotechnology in crop production
This essay was written by Brian Shmaefsky, who is a professor, as part of his book 'Biotechnology on the Farm and in the Factory.' This source was published in 2006 and aims to inform the reader about the development of genetically modified crops and the history of agriculture. It even includes a step by step guides explaining the process in which genetic modification occurs which was quite useful for me when explaining my scientific principles.
However, this essay does not use any in text citations. What the author has written is informative and unbiased, as he does not give his opinion or support any arguments surrounding the topic. This article may be targeted at students or adults looking to gain information on genetically modified crops.
The Ethics of Biotechnology
This source is an extract from 'The Ethics of Biotechnology', written by Jonathan Morris and was published in 2006. Jonathan Morris graduated from the University of Edinburgh and is currently a professor at the University of Sydney, meaning that the information he presents is accurate and credible. However Morris does not use any in text citations.
Morris answers questions surrounding the ethics of genetically modified crops and does so in an unbiased manner, giving examples of both the advantages and disadvantages that have come with genetically modified crops. He lists many benefits of genetically modifying crops, which i found useful and informative. This source is a great start for anyway looking to find about the ethics and health risks surrounding genetically modified crops.
Better than the real thing
This article was written by Daniel Pendick in 1992 for the magazine 'Science News'. While the article was written over 20 years ago, I found that the information in this article was backed by other sources I found. This article was especially helpful in explaining the scientific process behind the creation of the Flavr Savr tomato.
The article is unbiased as it aims to inform the reader about the Flavr Savr tomato and Pendick does not give his own opinion. Pendick is currently the executive editor for 'Harvard Men's Health Watch', which greatly adds to his credibility as Harvard is one of the best medical schools in the world. The purpose of this article would have been to educate the audience (of 1992) about the new type of tomato that was soon going to be available in grocery stores. As this author wrote the article before the release of these tomatoes, his article would not have been affected by the success or failure of the tomato and is therefore open-minded.