Catherine McAuley College : English Domain Instructions to Students.
1. An oral presentation (Point of View on an issue currently debated in the media) approximately 3-5 minutes duration.
2. A written Intention of approximately 200-300 words in length (please read the Presenting Argument :
3. A bibliography must be accompanied listing resources used to construct the point of view. At least one piece of media must be from September 1st, 2018. (See the library staff or libguides page on bibliographies)
4. The final draft of the speech must be submitted on Schoolbox to your English Teacher. Plagiarism will result in possible loss of grades
You are to select one issue from the choices on this page: Sexism in sport, Coles mini vs plastic ban (sending the wrong message), #MeToo movement - has it gone too far, Driverless vehicles and safety, Food fraud and its dangers, Banning e-cigarettes.
Each box includes a pdf of sample articles, background information and or suggested links. These resources are for the beginning stage of your research. You should read these and then narrow your point of view based around the selected issue and research further media articles.
Keep in mind that you must write a Statement of Intention outlining your topic, suggested approach, planning process and an understanding of the argument and persuasive language.
Should Tech and social media firms 'police' content on their site?
Online resources (Echo ed, Newscan, Australia/NZ Reference Centre and Australia/NZ points of view)
The Newstart allowance has not been increased since the 1994 federal election.
Online resources (Echo ed, Newscan, Australia/NZ Reference Centre and Australia/NZ points of view)
There are many threats that endanger aboriginal peoples land and heritage - are you one of them?
Online resources (Echo ed, Newscan, Australia/NZ Reference Centre and Australia/NZ points of view)
Previously the traditional owners of Uluru have asked that you respect their law and culture and not climb Uluru, some visitors have chosen not to climb the rock and others have climbed it. From October 2019 visitors to the Uluru will be banned from climbing the rock.
5 Reasons why you shouldn't climb Uluru
As climb ban approaches, tourists flock to Central Australia to tick risky item off bucket list
Please don't Climb - fact sheet
Online resources (Echo ed, Newscan, Australia/NZ Reference Centre and Australia/NZ points of view)
Our oceans are suffocating with microplastic pollution.
Online resources (Echo ed, Newscan, Australia/NZ Reference Centre and Australia/NZ points of view)
Are Australia's beloved kangaroos a controversial pest?
Online resources (Echo ed, Newscan, Australia/NZ Reference Centre and Australia/NZ points of view)
Do higher food star ratings always mean healthier?
Online resources (Echo ed, Newscan, Australia/NZ Reference Centre and Australia/NZ points of view)
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