Welcome to the 2019 DNA Day Essay Contest Round 3 judging page and thank you for volunteering to judge! In order to improve our service to you, ASHG has updated the judging platform. If needed, these instructions show you how to interact with the new judging site. Please read through each essay assigned to you and score based on the rubric provided.

Your ASHG membership login information is required to view your essays. This is the same login if you have recently joined/renewed as an ASHG member. Please note: your username is the email address associated with your membership.

If you cannot remember your username or password, please contact dnaday@ashg.org.

Essay Question:

Jonathan, age 50, has just been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease (HD). His genetic counselor, Karen, seeks Jonathan’s consent to disclose this diagnosis to his daughter, Sarah, who is 25. Jonathan refuses to allow Karen or anyone else on the medical staff to reveal this diagnosis to Sarah. (1) Present arguments for and against Jonathan's position by discussing the relevant goals, rights, and duties of each of the parties in this case. (2) Then choose one argument to defend, using your knowledge of the scientific and medical aspects of HD. This reading includes explanations of these three categories involved in making a difficult decision. Be certain to use your knowledge of the scientific and medical aspects of HD to support your views.

Things to Consider When Judging:

• Overall acccuracy of scientific conent
• Use of evidence in support of an argument
• Writing quality
• Reference and citation use

Round 3 judging begins on Friday, April 5 and ends on Monday, April 15. You will receive reminders through the week to begin or complete your essays. 

If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Mantegani at dnaday@ashg.org.