Practicing Summary & Paraphrase

Unknown "William Shakespeare" 1610
Public Domain

Based on Jessica Lee's statement in A Student's Guide to First-Year Writing, it is extremely important that the evidence presented in an essay or piece supports the thesis and its claim. And in doing so, the evidence creates a successful analysis of the rhetorical techniques. Below, I practiced the skill of paraphrasing using my quotes from my selected article.

Original Source: 

"Biologists have mixed feelings about the emergence of the genome as a luxury item. Some worry that what they have dubbed “genomic elitism” could sour the public on genetic research that has long promised better, individualized health care for all. But others see the boutique genome as something like a $20 million tourist voyage to space — a necessary rite of passage for technology that may soon be within the grasp of the rest of us. "
Paraphrase: 

According to Harmon, there exist a large community of biologists and genetic researchers who find that the increased demand in gene mapping technologies and genome sequencing treatments have contributed to the growth of genetic elitism among the wealthy class. Although she does present a counter to this concept, the focus on certain loaded terminology stirs an emotional uneasiness in regards to the issue. Furthermore, by referring to the technology as another luxury enjoyed by the wealthy- like the current private space programs- the author still portrays the wealthy as individuals that abuse technology necessary for human progress.  

Summary of Original Source: 

The author directly addresses the issue that there exists a tend among the wealthier class of individuals to spend a significant sum in order to map their entire genome sequence. The author also points out that this medical test is usually available only to those well off, since governments tend not to subsidize the treatment for the general masses. Furthermore, she addresses the two sides of the issue portraying one as a significant point, while the other seems juvenile.