Writing Assignment # 3

Using DDT to control malaria in Africa

DDT is a synthetic organic pesticide that has been used to control insect pests. For a variety of reasons, DDT has been banned in the US and many countries. Recently, there has been some controversy about whether DDT should be available for use to control mosquitos that are the vectors of malaria in Africa.

Writing Assignment: In 2 - 3 pages answer this question- Do you think that people should be allowed to use DDT to control malaria in Africa? (be sure to use good critical thinking in your answer)

Important Dates *** Note these dates are slightly different than those we discussed in class.

Rouch Draft Due- Wed Oct 21
Workshop - Friday Oct 23
Final Draft Due- Wed Oct 28

Reading

From the Media

WHO backs use of DDT against malaria
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6083944

If malaria is the problem then DDT is not the only answer
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/04/AR2005060400130.html

Background information

DDT- http://www.eoearth.org/article/DDT

Malaria- http://www.eoearth.org/article/Malaria

Malaria and DDT- http://www.eoearth.org/article/Malaria_and_DDT

Human Health Consequences of DDT Use- http://www.eoearth.org/article/Human_Health_Consequences_of_DDT_Use

Rachel Carson- http://www.eoearth.org/article/Carson%2C_Rachel_Louise