Extended Annotated Bibliography

In the post below, I will be creating an extended annotated bibliography of the GMO controversy.

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[1] European Food Council Organization, "Genetically Modified Foods", EUFIC, "http://www.eufic.org/article/en/food-technology/gmos/artid/gmos-debate/", [accessed, 10/23/2015].

This article discusses the safety involved in genetically modified organisms. It explains how the debate has been on going and is far from over; however, with research and evidence, it is safe to assume that genetically modified products are not harmful for human consumption. In addition, GMOs are becoming more popular; therefore, companies have ensured the products are safe to consume. This article also explains the consensus many organizations have come to in regards to genetically modified products. The audience is America and people who are concerned with purchasing genetically modified products. This article will benefit me in the future because it gives examples of what organizations are doing about the debate and also the new insights of the debate.

[2] White, M., "The Debate Over GMOs is About to Change", Pacific Standard, "http://www.psmag.com/nature-and-technology/debate-over-gmos-is-about-to-change", [accessed 10/23/2015].

This article discusses different type of genetic engineering in plants, instead of herb-resistant seeds. In addition, it explains how genetically modified organisms have not been deemed unsafe for consumption because scientists have not found any evidence to prove their harmfulness. Also, the author questions the public's acceptance of GMOs and whether or not they will be more accepted. The audience of this article is Americans because the author explains the GMO debate in the context of American markets. This article will benefit me in the future because it provides more examples of genetically modified products and explains why they have not been considered harmful.

[3] Freedman, D. "The Truth About Genetically Modified Food", Scientific America, "http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-truth-about-genetically-modified-food/?page=2", [accessed 10/23/2015].

This article discusses in detail the "truth" about the genetically modified organism's debate. The author explains what the government is doing, what exactly is involved in the debate and why it is such an issue, what is being done, what the benefits are of genetically modified organisms are and even the potential risks involved in genetic engineering. In addition, the author explains because this debate is such a hot and popular topic that scientists are ensuring their products are safe for consumption. The audience of this article is anyone who is concerned with genetically modified organisms and wants to educate themselves on the particular debate. This article will help me defend genetically modified organisms because it explains how they are not necessary unsafe for consumption and it has enough evidence and explanations that I can use in my public argument.

[4] Haspel, T. "The GMO Debate: 5 things to Stop Arguing", Washington Post, "https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/the-gmo-debate-5-things-to-stop-arguing/2014/10/27/e82bbc10-5a3e-11e4-b812-38518ae74c67_story.html" [accessed 10/23/2015]. 

This article refutes the myths involved with genetically modified organisms. The author provides counter arguments for the main points debated in this controversy and explains why they should not be debated. This article is targeted toward people who are against GMOs because it provides information to counter the arguments. Because of this, this article will be useful to me in supporting genetically modified organisms. I will have evidence and explanation why they are not necessarily a bad thing for consumers.