Tattoo Project
Buffy is fifteen years old and she would like to get a tattoo. Her parents/guardians
have reservations about the safety of the process and damage to her skin caused by
the procedure. In order to be open-minded, they are willing to give Buffy an
opportunity to sway their opinion. She must scientifically research and explain the
process of tattooing and its aesthetic and health consequences using a scientific
approach. You are to place yourself in Buffy's shoes. You must create a report that
will be presented to your parents/guardians. You may use research from a variety
of sources including the Internet, books, interviews, etc.
Included in the report should be detailed information about the structure and
function of the integumentary system, the tattooing process, and what role, if any,
the immune system plays.
Your paper should be double spaced, 12-font, Times New Roman, and 6-8 pages
and black. No more than 25% of the paper (1 1/2-2 pages respectively) should be