Guidance for Studying Source Materials
In reviewing the resources, consider the following issues:
1. How was the Rudman et al. experiment performed and what are its scientific conclusions? What are the qualifications and limitations on the interpretation of its results?
2. What is known about the specific role of GH in aging? What might be the benefits of GH administration to the elderly? Might it also have damaging effects?
3. Do the websites present the Rudman et al. results accurately?
4. How do the techniques used in the Rudman et al. study differ from the administration protocols for the products on the websites? How might this impact the effectiveness of the website products?
5. Do the websites present a scientific argument convincing you that their products are effective?
6. Would you be interested in trying the products? Why?Make sure to do the following:
1. Include a descriptive topic sentence (a sentence that accurately introduces the subject of the essay).
2. Focus on a concise answer to the question without irrelevant or extraneous information.
3. Avoid spelling errors or significant grammatical errors (e.g., run-on sentences, sentence fragments, missing articles, subject-verb disagreement, dangling modifiers, etc.).
4. Present ideas in a logical flow that is easy to follow (not rambling or disjointed, presented in logical sequence with enough detail).
5. Avoid using material that is not your own (e.g. material taken word for word from articles, texts, websites, or other forms of plagiarism).
6. Use the best, most accurate endocrine terminology and avoid using endocrine terms incorrectly.
Writing Prompt
In a grammatically-correct, concise essay of the required length describe the experiment presented in the NEJM article, including a discussion of its scientific findings and limitations. Using the resources provided present a critical evaluation of the potential benefits and hazards of administering growth hormone to the elderly. Evaluate the scientific claims made by the products, considering whether these claims are supported by their citations of the Rudman et al. article. Be sure to include a consideration of the differences in methods of hormone administration between the Rudman et al. study and the products. Finally, provide your opinion on whether the products are effective based on the information provided on their websites.Required Text Entry Length: 250 to 400 words
No citations needed