Genetic+Engineering+Pathfinder

** Genetic Engineering **

** Circulation Books **
The nonfiction section has many titles that focus on Genetic Engineering. The Dewey Decimal numbers that will be the most helpful are:

Ethics 170 Biology and Life Sciences 570 Medical Sciences 610

A “subject” search in OPAC (on-line access to the library sources) will provide a number of print resources. Some sample terms are: cloning, DNA fingerprinting, stem cells, genetic counseling, and gene therapy. Within a broader text on “Ethics” or “Medical Sciences”, you will need to use the INDEX to locate your specific topics.

** Reference **
The reference section features materials that may be used in the library only. They may not be checked out.

Social Issues REF 300 CQ Researcher REF 300.5 //Grolier Pro/Con// Series REF 300 Pro/Con //Taking Sides// Series REF 300 TAK General Science REF 500 Biology and Life Sciences REF 570 Medical Sciences REF 610

** Databases **
[|CQ Researcher] : Lengthy articles include pro/con, chronologies, and comprehensive overviews. A "complete source for in-depth analysis reporting on the most current and controversial issues of the day.” __This resource will help you with the “ethical issues” portion of your project.__ From home- **http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/index.php** . Username and password= dblibrary

elibrary: articles from magazines and newspapers, transcripts, audio, video, and more. __These resources animations, videos, etc. may help you make the material a little easier to understand for your classmates__. From home- **http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/ce** User name=15-1098 Password=bigchalk.

[|Gale Virtual Reference Library] : (password: elvis)

[|Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center] : from GaleNet, you'll find viewpoint essays, reference, magazine and newspaper articles, primary sources, and Web links! __This resource will help with both the information and the ethical potions of your presentation__. From home- **http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itk12/tel_k_dobyns**. Library ID = bennett (all lower case)

[|Salem Health] : is intended for broad informational and educational purposes []

[|Tennessee Electronic Library] : The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is a collection of 40 databases that provide access to over 400,000 magazines, newspapers, essays, podcasts, videos, e-books, primary source materials, and more!

[|World Book Student] : provides general information and photos on a variety of topics.