This Assignment is Due Jan / 9 / 18 at 10am Los Angeles Time zone Must be only one page without the resource page Are humans still evolving? What might the human species look like thousands of years in the future? Science fiction films and books have proposed many answers to this question, some quite practical and some over-the-top. Read the article linked below to see some possibilities for the future of the human species. Pick ONE of these scenarios, and clearly explain how this outcome could occur. Your writing should clearly demonstrate that you understand the principles of evolution, including the conditions that must be satisfied for natural selection to occur. Support your position with an example (for example, a specific trait that might change). You should define all your terms and be concise. These assignments are designed to give you the experience of applying your knowledge of biology to a current controversy or topic of interest. You will use the same sort of method that you will later use as an informed citizen and consumer when making decisions that involve biology. You should review the relevant chapters in your textbook, other course materials and use other sources to fill in missing information when necessary. You may find information in the primary literature, which is where the research was originally published. You can find these a
rticles by using CSUFs on-line search engines, or by asking for the help of a CSUF librarian. Examples of the primary literature include , , , and . You may find relevant articles in recent newspapers, popular magazines, or popular science journals. These are referred to as secondary sources, since they describe research that was published elsewhere. Examples of these include , , , , , , , and . If you choose to use a website, be aware that most websites are not peer-reviewed, and often present inaccurate information. Examples of excellent websites include those of the National Academy of Science, the National Institute of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and WebMD. If you are unsure of the appropriateness of a website, check with your instructor. Alternatively, the CSUF library has an excellent guide to evaluating websites at londonessays.com under Guides for Undergraduates. In-text citations should be in APA format. You can find a summary of APA guidelines for your citations at: NOTE: Any course materials used to complete these assignments must also be properly cited in your paper. Your references should be formatted using APA guidelines. You can find a summary of APA guidelines for your reference page at: The Purdue OWL: Citation Chart is a quick reference on how to format citations and references using different formats, including APA can be found at: