White Paper: The Impact of Genetically Modified Foods
Prepare a white paper of 15–20 pages (about 300 words per page) in APA format on a specific technology (e.g., genetically modified foods or cloning of animals) within your area of discipline. You should select an applied technology that was either successfully implemented or failed.
Topics Covered
Overview of Selected Technology
● Technology selected including what it does and how it works
● Benefits and disadvantages of the technology
● Identify the major competitors in the marketplace
● Origins of technology
Impact of Selected Technology
● Any current or potential ethical considerations
● Short or long-term medical concerns, if applicable
● Indirect or direct environmental issues
● Positive or negative economic effects
Various Perspectives and Opinions
● Provide alternative perspectives from experts on technology
● Political implications and influences
● Public opinion on technology such as the media, consumers and community
● Your assessment of how effective the initial planning and risk assessment was to the implementation and usage of the technology
Trends
● Historical or previous trends
● Future direction and roadmap of technology
● Current PoC (Proof of Concepts) for alternative application of the technology
● Gaps in the current application of the technology, or opportunities to drive towards new markets