Outline

Topic: should genetically modified organism be allowed to continue? (No)

I.

II.

Introduction (Paragraph 1)
A.

Hook: GMO, which is genetically modified organism, is a fairly well-known concept. In

Korea, however, people are not aware of how much side-effects it has.

B.

Connection information: Compared to other countries, Korea is not strict for GMO. Other
countries normally use GMO as an industrial field. Korean government does not ask
manufacturers to put labels on food if GMO DNA or proteins do not remain in the food
even though the original source is GMO after processing the food.

C.

Thesis statement: It is essential to take an interest in what we are eating. Therefore,

people should know side effects of GMO and social problems from GMO. Even though it
might be a solution for a shortage of food, it just causes a vicious circle.

Body
A.

B.

C.

Paragraph 2 (Cons argument 1) topic sentence: GMOs have plenty of side effects.
1.

It is not safe for human. It causes lots of incurable diseases.

2.

Weeds will develop a tolerance to the weed killer so farmers have to spread stronger
pesticides to remove weeds

3.

Genetically modified seeds could have unintended consequences for animals that
interact with the crops and

Paragraph 3 (Cons argument 2) topic sentence: GMOs cause various social problems.
1.

Large multinational corporations control GMO industry. Introducing genetically

engineered seeds to developing countries makes local farmers dependent upon large
multinational corporations like Monsanto, which could push those farmers into a
cycle of debt. Ex. Farmers committed suicide in India.

2.

Organic food industry can be destroyed and superior GM strains could crowd out
indigenous crops on the market.

3.

People are against GM foods. If this protest keeps in the world, our society will be
unstable.

Paragraph 4 (counterargument and refutation) topic sentence: genetically modified foods

might look like a magic bullet because of many benefits but it causes a spiral of violence.
1.

The tasty, the quality and nutrition of GMO might be better like golden rice but most
people dont believe the safety and they dont want to eat GMO food. Ex. Russia

2.

Drought- and soil-tolerant crops are cultivated by GMO technique. However, it cannot
be sure the stable price of crops.

3.

Most GM crops are engineered to be herbicide tolerant but the weed killer which has
made for genetically modified seeds is linked to antibiotics resistance and hormone

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III. Conclusion (Paragraph 6)

A.

Restated thesis: Even though it might seemingly look like to have some merits for
peoples life, people cannot help but break out of a vicious circle as long as they keep
their hold on GMO.

B.

Suggestion, opinion, or prediction: People should have an awareness of the importance

of eating a healthy diet