Azia Mamatova

Semester Task: Essay This article https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/sep/29/so-is-it-nature-not-nurture-after-all-genetics-robert-plomin-polygenic-testing  gave me some food for thought about the original DNA structure of product.    Nowadays, science allows people to change the original DNA structure of a product and endow in with new characteristics. Many genetically engineered products are already on the market. These include bacteria designed to digest oil slicks and industrial waste products, growth hormones for both humans and cows, drugs such as interferon and insulin, and pest-resistant plants. Some people claim that genetically modified food ought to be prohibited while others do not maintain this idea. Let us look into this controversial issue more thoroughly.    Firstly, as the technology is a young one, it has many side effects, such as mutations which could be harmful to the environment and our health. For example, they ...

     So, another semester is coming to an end, and it’s time to make conclusions now. Your course of Academic Writing was interesting and quite productive.      The task I liked the most was one of the last tasks when we had to write a creative story choosing characters, theme, and even situation on a site that random all these criteria. In addition, we used different sources, but the most informative and engaging was the Guardian newspaper. There are lots of different articles on very actual and global themes. Besides, working in group of 2-3 people is a very good strategy as students learn to cooperate and also share their skills and experience.      Nevertheless, there were some drawbacks that I did not like. For example, the platform we use, Blogger, is very inconvenient because I had some difficulties with access and problems with loading the page. However, it is a good idea to upload our works on the Internet, bu...

Semester Task. Summary Source:  https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/mar/03/students-how-to-boost-mental-health-at-university        I chose this article because I think it may help all of us to fix or escape some problems with mental health. I will use some of these tips if one of my friends or I need some support during the studying, especially during the most difficult time for all students - session.     Almost 80% of students suffered from mental health problems last years. University Mental Health day was founded in order to help students to boost the feelings during the day and make every life a little bit happier using some methods such as talking to tutors, talking to peers, seeking comfort online for those who are not ready to talk to someone they know considering an Internet to be a safe heaven, improving daily routine, using apps (Headspace, Emodjis) and supporting others. Using these advice one c...