1. Based on a careful reading of Rifkin's "Biotech Century" and the excerpt in our book from Shelley's Frankenstein, write an essay of 4-6 pages that explores the reasons these authors suggest for placing limits on scientific research and explains the techniques used to advance each author's argument.

2. Write an essay of 4-6 pages explaining the role of causal arguments in Rifkin's "Biotech Century" and Bishop's "Enemies of Promise."

3. Both Bishop and Easterbrook suggest that schools have abdicated the task of teaching science to their students. Based on a careful reading of their argument, write a 4-6 page essay explaining how you think they would respond to one another. How might they critically analyze each other's arguments?