Assignment 8a: Henrietta Lacks Discussion
For this assignment, you will participate in a discussion with your classmates about Henrietta Lacks.
Steps
WATCH VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPLSp7Tf3bw
REVIEW: https://www.biography.com/scientist/henrietta-lacks , https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-immortal-henrietta-lacks/ , https://www.atlanticlibrary.org/henrietta_lacks
2. By Thursday, in a post to this discussion, reply to the following:
- What factors (race, gender, etc.) do you think were responsible for Henrietta’s cells being taken from her without her permission?
- What factors do you think were responsible for her family being kept in the dark about the many ways in which the study of her cells contributed to medical science?
- In your opinion, was it “unethical” for researchers to take (and profit from) Henrietta’s cells without her permission? Why or why not?
- What impact did the unfolding story of Henrietta’s “immortal cells” have on her husband and children, particularly her daughter Deborah?
Include the relevant question/statement at the start of each of your answers so it is clear which prompt you are addressing. Your post should be original, directly related to the topics at hand, and incorporate in-text citations and references formatted according to APA guidelines as appropriate.
Discussion Rubric
| Discussion Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOn Topic | 7.5 to >5.0 pts Exemplary Perspective on the problem/question is clearly identified in an introductory sentence. All comments are directly related and on topic. 5 to >2.5 pts Satisfactory Perspective on the problem/question is stated somewhere in the post. Most comments are related to the problem/question that is posed. 2.5 to >0 pts Undeveloped Post does not address the problem/question that is posed. | 7.5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation | 7.5 to >4.0 pts Exemplary Initial post submitted by Thursday and at least two additional responses/comments submitted by Sunday. 4 to >0.0 pts Satisfactory Initial post by Thursday OR responses/comments submitted by Sunday. 0 pts Undeveloped No discussion post or responses/comments posted by the student. | 7.5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of References | 7.5 to >5.0 pts Exemplary Post reflects a good understanding of the ideas presented and includes at least two references with one being from the textbook and one from a peer-reviewed journal. 5 to >2.5 pts Satisfactory Post reflects some ideas from the readings. Author is unable to articulate thoughts and ideas. Less than two references used OR references not from assigned readings and peer-reviewed journals. 2.5 to >0 pts Undeveloped Post does not reflect or reference ideas from class materials or references. | 7.5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and APA | 2.5 to >2.0 pts Exemplary No spelling, grammar, or APA errors. 2 to >1.0 pts Satisfactory Three or fewer spelling, grammar, or APA errors. 1 to >0 pts Undeveloped More than three spelling, grammar, or APA errors. | 2.5 pts |
| Total Points: 25 |