THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

EXAMINATIONS OF Semester 2: 2015/2016

Code and Name of Course: FOUN 1105 – SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL WRITING Paper:

Date and Time: Duration: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: This paper has 1 Page(s) and 4 Questions.

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Write a formal expository essay of 500–750 words on one of the following topics,
using those expository essay-building tools that are appropriate to your purpose.

1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘ethics’ in the field of science.

2. Identify and explain the steps involved in ensuring that a named example of
scientific research is conducted ethically in the interest of society.

3. What are some of the ethical issues that impede the progress of women in
scientific fields?

4. Compare and contrast three to four of the ethical issues surrounding the
development of two new scientific discoveries.

END OF FOUN 1105

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