Topic – Cancer Myths
There are many “myths” about what causes cancer. Some of them include e-cigarettes, grilling meat, bacon, red wine, coffee, cell phones, microwaves, sugar, fake sugar, WiFi, power line discharge, deodorant, hair dye, and alcohol.
Pick one of the myths listed above and consider your initial gut reaction. Do you think it causes cancer using only the knowledge and experiences you currently have? Then find data that supports whether the myth you choose actually causes cancer or not. You’ll want to include topics that we’ve talked about: cell division, DNA replication, cells, and cancer itself. Think about what cancer is in terms of cells and cell processes. Can you show how your “myth” disrupts normal processes? If not, can you show how the myth is false?
It’s vitally important with this topic that you find credible sources and real experimental published studies, not consumer websites.
Check out this video on a few of the Cancer Myths:
SciShow, 2016. 6 Common Misconceptions About Cancer.
Requirements:
Your initial post is due in 48 hours and should follow the rubric. Click on the three periods above the right and choose show rubric. Items to be sure you include are research information from your textbook, the module, or an appropriate outside source, properly referenced with a citation. Be sure you are addressing the actual topic, very rarely is a definition-style answer appropriate. We want to know your thoughts, based on the research you have done, not copy/pasted from the internet.
Your initial post must contain at least one reputable source other than your textbook or those listed above.
You must respond to at least 3 students. Your responses to other students must be more substantial than how much you agree/disagree or like/dislike their posts. It must address THEIR post, not yours. It must add new relevant information to the discussion and integrate multiple views or outside sources (with citations). You will not be able to see their responses until you post your own.
Citations (required in all posts) – Any quoted or paraphrased material must follow APA guidelines for inline citations and Works Cited. Just a web address is not a proper citation.
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