1. Select one of the topics listed below (a-e).
2. Find at least three reliable information sources related to your chosen topic. You are encouraged to
use the UMGC library in your search: https://libguides.umgc.edu/science .
3. Write a paper with title page, introduction, several paragraphs addressing the questions,
conclusion and references. You must write in your own words and paraphrase information from the
selected information sources, addressing each of the questions for your chosen topic. Your paper
should consist of less than 10% direct quotes. Your paper should be 750-1500 words, excluding
references and title page.
Use APA style for references. Please visit the UMGC Citing and Writing page for citation, writing and
academic integrity help: https://sites.umgc.edu/library/libhow/gethelp-citi…
4. Submit your assignment to the Assignment folder by the due date listed in the course schedule.
The originality of your assignment will be checked with Turnitin. Please review the originality report
(https://libguides.umgc.edu/turnitin-students), and if needed, submit a revised assignment before the
submission deadline.
Topic Selection:
a) Stem cells. Your friend has suffered a spinal cord injury after a bad car accident. The medical
team has decided that he is a good candidate for a clinical trial using stem cell therapy. Your
friend has not had a biology course since high school, so you decide to write him a letter sharing
your knowledge of stem cells. Include in your letter a description of the biology of stem cells and
how these cells are unique from other cells. Contrast the different types of stem cells, including
pros and cons for each type. Explain how stems cells can be used to treat diseases and injury,
with special focus on spinal cord injuries. Include information from at least one research study or
clinical trial. Conclude with your own opinion.