Synthesis And Evaluation Of Articles About Gmos

Humans are modifying the genomes of animals and plants for the benefit of our future by artificial selection. The public can’t totally appreciate genetically modified organism since it is spanning all life and is a very broad topic. Study regarding GMOs causes multiple controversies that have altered people to trust GMOs. This paper will evaluate three articles about GMOs.

Blancke (2015) identified several instincts that could be affecting people’s perception regarding genetically modified organisms and the negative representations of GMOs which are captivating and spread worldwide because they are intuitively appealing.

Ruskin (2015) proposed an argument to prove that FDA fails to do an independent pre-market safety test before the products are launched in the market.

Marris (2001) describes the result fromPublic Acceptance of Agricultural Biotechnologies (PABE) project (CSEC, 2001) to demonstrate the unsubstantiated myths. She claims that the central feature of GMO controversy depends on the views of the people and suggest that the problem of ‘public acceptability’ of GMOs — as it is defined by many decision makers in the public and private sectors — cannot be resolved without analyzing the myths and the influence which the public and private sectors have on institutional behavior. I believe people should believe in scientific studies and not false beliefs: The factor considered while evaluating credibility is solemnly based on the evidence provided by the writer.

Blancke (2015) has provided no reference to prove the validity of his claim. He sums up his evidence by giving examples, human beliefs, a survey done in the US and anti-GMO organizations opinions, with no proof. Ruskin (2015) has provided evidence based on data analysis, quotes by people, pharmaceutical studies, health risks but lack credibility since most of his references are from newspapers. Finally, Marris (2001) focused on qualitative data, PABE findings and daily encounters. She has cited most of her references which on investigating seem to be credible. She has written her article based on rationalized evidence, past studies and proof.

For evaluating credibility another factor is to determine how conversant the author is about the subject. Blancke (2015), assistant professor philosophy of science, research focuses on philosophy of cultural evolution and to provide a naturalistic account of culture and Ruskin (2015) co-founder and co-director for U.S. Right to Know, worked on food issues in 1998 received his undergraduate degree in religion from Carleton College, and a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. They do not have any qualifications to write about the effects of GMOs or make any statement based on them since they have no experience with GMOs. While Marris (2001) director for the MSc in food policy, focuses on the use of genetic modifications and biotechnology in agriculture and food. She has written 34 journal articles all related to food industries has a professional background and knowledge regarding GMOs.

Finally, another way to measure credibility is to see where the article is published. Blancke (2015) published his article in Scientific American which is an oldest published magazine in the United States. This is a well appreciated science magazine with restricted adds.

Ruskin (2015) published his article in news website “U.S. Right to Know”. The website appears to be well respected and no advertisements that may distract the readers. Marris (2001) published a scholarly article in EMBOpress. The European Molecular Biology Organization is a professional organization of life scientists in Europe. Its goal is to promote research in life science and enable international exchange between scientists.

While the website where GARRYs article was published decreases the credibility of the article, the publishers, Blancke (2015) and Marris (2001) increases the credibility.Several factors must be considered before evaluating the credibility of the articles used for research. We should reflect on the evidence given in the articles, where the articles are published and who has written these articles. An article can be considered credible or not only after looking over all the above factors.