This writing task is designed for you to practise the techniques taught in weeks 2 and 3.
Choose one of the two topics listed on the next page. Answer the provided question for that topic by writing 250 words in the argumentative genre. Indicate on your assignment which question you have chosen.
You have been provided with three references per topic. You must use all of these references, and only these references. Access these references through the Writing Task 2 assessment folder.
Your work must be formatted according to requirements and include appropriate referencing. All references must be presented in the APA (6th edition) style, and your reference list should start on a separate page. Hint: the references provided below are not in APA style.
On your hard copy, you must:
• Label your parts of paragraph
• Highlight your thesis statement
• Draw arrows linking your thesis statement to keywords in your topic sentences.
Topic 1: Business and Human Rights
Question: Should Australian businesses be made responsible for addressing Human Rights issues?
1. Kelly, A. (2016). Children as young as seven mining cobalt used in smartphones, says Amnesty
2. Nolan, J. (2016). From Principles to Practice: Implementing Corporate Responsibility for Human Rights
3. AHRC, ACCSR and GCNA (2015) Human rights in the supply chains
Topic 2: Business and Climate Change
Question: Should Australian businesses be made responsible for mitigating the effects of Climate Change?
1. Goldenberg, S. (2013). Just 90 companies caused two-thirds of man-made global warming emissions
2. Dauvergne, P. and Lister, J. (2013). Eco-Business: A Big-Brand Takeover of Sustainability
3. Australian Government (2015) National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy
Argumentative structure
1. Paragraph 1: Thesis (about 60 words)
2. Paragraph 2: Argument 1 (about 80 words) (1. Topic sentence 2. Elaboration 3. Example 4. Interpretation 5. Explanation and Link to next paragraph)
3. Paragraph 3: Argument 2 (about 80 words) (1. Topic sentence 2. Elaboration 3. Example 4. Interpretation 5. Explanation and Link to next paragraph)
4. Paragraph 4: Reiteration of Thesis (about 60 words)
Note: body paragraphs should contain the five (5) parts taught in class. Do not include references in your thesis statement and topic sentences, as they must be original.
