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Study on University of Iowa Students’ Opinion on GMOs Hunter Brown University of Iowa Abstract Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are any organism – plant, animal, bacteria – that has a modified genome and may be the answer to help answer the food production problem in the world.   As GMOs become more mainstream in the food supply, many people are questioning if GMOs are truly safe to eat.   This study gauged what University of Iowa students think about GMOs and what research should be done to ensure the safety of GMOs. Additionally, two interviews with a professor of genetics and a produce expert were conducted to discuss the literature of GMOs. We found that most students are not picky when buying groceries, pro-GMO, but they are worried about the long-term effects of a majority GMO diet. This study may be used to shift the focus of research to persuade public opinion on the safety of GMOs. Study on University of Iowa S
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IMRaD Samples

Tattoos: D-. Formatting is off, page number is not same font. Graphs looked rushed. Inserted author's own opinion, completely wrong for this paper. Fast Food: D. too short, data display is inappropriate. Weak introduction. Repetitive word choice, not concise. Gender terms: A The formatting looks fine, but looks different then what is taught in class (Italicized 2nd headings and all caps primary headings) Interpretation of data is good. More research can be done on this topic. Greeks and Geeks: A use a graph then explains the data. They need to only explain the behavior of the data. Figure 1.1 is weird, why is there a bicolored bar? Formatting is good, and description is good. Social Facilitation: B not good representation of statistical data. Use mean data and make a table of exact values. Graphs are not complete with titles, or units. Word wise, good description and interpretation. No conclusion. Conformity: A- Good interpretation of statistical data and displa
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IMRaD Introduction Draft

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food production will need to double in some parts of the world by 2050 due to our inflating population (Siegel).   We have seen great strides in farming technology that helped humanity create higher quality crops, higher yields, and manageable farming practices.   The advancement of the biological sciences has created a what could be a new answer to our food production problem: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs).   GMOs are any living things whose genetic information has been altered through genetic engineering.   Changes introduced to crops can give them the ability to be drought resistant, pesticide/herbicide resistant, and more nutrient dense.   However, there is suspicion among the population of what exactly happens in the lab.   What could these people be doing to our food?   Is it safe to eat?   I surveyed [insert number here] college students to gauge what they think about GMOs and if they belie
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Please take my survey on GMO produce

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Survey Questions

When you buy produce, are you a non-organic (conventional) buyer, organic buyer, or no preference? Do you know what a GMO is? If so, give your definition. Do you believe that GMO products should be labeled? If you see a product was labeled GMO, how inclined would you be to purchase it. 0 for not at all likely or 10 for very likely to buy it. Would you buy a GMO if it was tested to be safe for human consumption? Would you buy a GMO if the farming of the crop did not use spray chemicals (i.e. herbicide and pesticide)? What research should be done to prove the safety of GMOs?
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Topic Proposal for Assignment 3

1. I will continue with my topic from Assignment 2: Are GMO foods safe for human consumption? This question is important because we will need to double our food production by 2050 as the global population increases. GMO food and crops are a potential answer to this problem for their high nutrient content, longer shelf life, and resistance against pests and droughts. 2. My research questions are how does university students think about GMO foods and what research should be conducted to make GMOs proven to be safe. People can add what research could change people's minds about the negative stigma against GMOs. 3. My research method will consist of surveys online and in person. I will ask college students about their opinions on GMO foods and how safe they think GMO foods are. I will also ask some professors in the Department of Biology on their take and a manager at my work who is a nutrition expert, retired fitness instructor, and a retired chef.
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GMO Safety Hunter Brown University of Iowa Introduction For twelve millennia humans have crossed-breed the best of two crops or animals in the hopes of spawning a better version of the two.  It is how we get a diversity of crops and livestock such as bok choi, bananas, corn, domesticated horses, and cows.  Today, we have accelerated and expanded upon artificial selection to the point where we can add traits form one organism to another directly.  This advancement in technology has given us new farming techniques, treatment, and even new organisms.  Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are any living things whose genetic information has been altered through genetic engineering.  This can be brought through gene therapy, artificial selection, or shooting ultraviolet light at a plant to induce mutations.  Changes introduced to crops can give them the ability to be drought resistance, pesticide/herbicide resistance, and more nutrition.  On the other hand, some are afraid
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