Manar Mohammed Ali Higo Foundations of English Composition Date: March 31, 2024. The Moral Consequences of Sports Gene Editing Since gene editing has the ability to improve athletic performance beyond what is naturally possible, sabotage fair competition, and maintain athlete inequity, it raises ethical questions in the sports world. Sports are one area where gene editing technology has generated controversy because of the serious ethical ramifications. Opponents express worries about safety, fairness, and the perpetuation of athlete inequity, while supporters contend that it has the ability to improve athletic abilities and reduce injuries. This essay examines the moral issues raised by gene editing in sports and makes the case against …show more content…
How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your argument? (1-2 sentences) Writing the argument with an audience who are interested in the ethics of sports and bioethics in mind, my goal was to bring attention to the moral questions raised by genome editing in sports. This helped to form my approach, which now centers on offering a fair assessment of the subject while opposing its broad adoption. 2. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? What was the most difficult part of writing your argumentative essay? (2-3 sentences) Combining intricate scientific ideas with complex ethical reasons to create a logical and understandable argument is the hardest aspect of writing the essay. Extensive investigation and thoughtful deliberation of many viewpoints were necessary to strike a balance between the technological elements of gene editing and its ethical consequences. 3. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? Which rhetorical appeals did you use and how do you think they strengthened your argument? I mostly used logical arguments in the argumentative piece to back up my position opposing gene editing in sports by providing facts and sound reasoning. Ethical arguments were also used to highlight the principles of equality, justice, and integrity that are fundamental to sports. These arguments reinforced the ethical issues brought up and bolstered my case by appealing to moral principles as well as rationality. 4. What is the difference between a.. How has your understanding of argumentative writing changed after completing this unit? (2-3 sentences) After completing this unit, I have a deeper understanding of argumentation since it has made me realize how important it is to provide a persuasive argument using research, critical thinking, and effective persuasion. It has also highlighted the moral obligations placed on writers to engage in dialogue with a diversity of viewpoints and to discuss