Stem Cell Research Does Not Benefit American Society

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Stem Cell Research Does Not Benefit American
Society

• Joe Brown
• Mrs. Spriggs
• English III

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Topic Selection

• Why Stem Cell Research?
• Recent News Stories
• Family members with genetic diseases

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Attention Getter

• Did you know that your cells can be used to
  create new blood, organs, and tissue?
• Add any media clips that relate to your topic and
  catch your audiences attention.

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The Counterargument

• Indeed, many people might argue stem cell
  research should be legalized because
• 40,000 cells fall off of your body each day
  (Siler 7).
• Stem Cell research was legalized in England in
  1979 (Stem Cell Organization)

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Thesis

• However, stem cell research should not be
  legalized because it is expensive, dangerous, and
  unethical.

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Main Point 1

• Initially, stem cell research should not be
  legalized because it is expensive.
• Average stem cell research costs 10,000 per day
  (Parks 2).
• Much of the research does not produce adequate
  results (Kiler).
• List any more facts and citations you may have

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Main Point 2

• Furthermore, stem cell research should not be
  legalized because it is dangerous.
• Fact 1 (source)
• Fact 2 (source)
• Fact 3 (source)
• -Continue to add research and sources

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Main Point 3

• Ultimately, stem cell research should not be
  legalized because it is unethical.
• 60 of Americans do not believe it is morally
  acceptable (Bogus 2)
• Fact (Source)
• Fact (Source)

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Conclusion

• In conclusion, stem cell research should not be
  legalized because it is expensive, dangerous, and
  unethical.
• Final Startling Fact 70 of individuals believe
  that legalizing stem cell research will result in
  the legalization of human cloning.
• Impact How does this topic impact American
  society? Why is it important?
• Final Though Provoking Statement If the research
  is unproven, is it really worth the risk?

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Works Cited

• Copy your Works Cited from you Research Paper
  here. Add any links for images you used in your
  paper.
• Remember you should have used at least 5 media
  types (images, charts, graphs, video clips, sound
  clips, etc.) in your presentation. They may be
  included with your information or on a separate
  slide.

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Self Evaluation

• What were your successes and failures with this
  project?
• What did you learn about the topic? What did you
  learn about yourself?
• Add a final concluding sentence about your topic
  and project.

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Thank You and Questions

• Thank you for taking the time to listen to my
  presentation. I sincerely appreciate it.
• Do you have any questions about my topic or my
  experience with the junior project?