Ashford 3: - Week 2 - Assignment
Genetic Information
Review the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). Then, review the following Nondiscrimination Act Case Studies. Determine whether the information presented within it could be considered a violation or a non-violation of the GINA of 2008. Include the following in your paper:
Write a synopsis of the cases discussed in this document.
Analyze the cases under study in this document by addressing this question: "Should the court have invalidated civil rights as it did or did the court make a poor decision?" Explain your answer.
Determine whether the appropriateness of this decision is based upon the purpose of GINA.
Your paper must be two to three pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages, and include at least two scholarly sources, not including the course text. Your paper and all sources must be formatted and/or cited according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
For additional information, please refer to:
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). (2009). Fact Sheet. Retrieved from http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/newsroom/fsGINA.html
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
