REVERENCE FOR LIFE

Think about how you are going to approach this task before you begin. Write down a plan and check back to see that you are covering all aspects of the assigned task from time to time. The Library page has a Research Process Checklist that you can use as a guide.

Issues raised under the theme of Reverence for Life include:

• In-vitro fertilisation
• Abortion
• Euthanasia
• Genetic engineering
• Organ transplants
• Capital punishment
• The greenhouse effect
• Use of non-renewable resources
• Pollution
• Depletion of the ozone layer
• Deforestation
• Soil erosion

If you have a topic other than those listed that you think might be appropriate check with your teacher.

If you want to investigate a few topics before you decide, or need a comprehensive introduction, here are a few tips:

• Use a good general encyclopedia, like Britannica Online, and be sure to look for links to related articles. Seek especially ethical and moral aspects. (Password required for Britannica - check a Library bookmark or ask at the Library)
• To find issues recently discussed within the Church look at Catholic publications, like The Catholic Weekly (held by the Library, and searchable online) and Catholic Outlook (held by the Library, and current edition available online).
• The Library holds many resources for loan on these topics, but will hold a few books at the desk which are relevant to multiple issues - especially those with Catholic perspectives.
  

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