Argumentative essay

Manne, R 2012, ‘The Search for the Least Bad Asylum Seeker Policy’, The Monthly Left, Right, Left Blog, weblog post, viewed 10
February 2012, http://www.themonthly.com.au/blog-search-least-bad-asylum-seeker-policy-robert-manne-4447 Marr, D 2009, ‘The Indian Ocean Solution’, The Monthly, September 2009, pp.18-32, viewed 15 January 2011. (selected pages)
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Robert Manne and David Marr have contributed to the debate on asylum seekers over a number of years. Carefully consider the two pieces listed above and address the following
•    what perspectives does each author bring to this debate? •    to what extent does their focus differ?
Instructions
1.    read the two texts carefully, as many times as necessary (copies can be downloaded from WebCT, folder titled K&K Assignments – additional material)
2.    download a copy of the assignment marking sheet from WebCT (folder titled K&K Assignments – additional material), read it carefully and attach it to your assignment
3.    use your own words; quotes should be kept to a minimum. Note that all quotes must be properly referenced; use the Harvard Referencing system (guide available on WebCT, K&K Assignments – additional materials folder)
4.    your work must be word-processed (11 or 12 size font) 5.    use double-spacing between lines 6.    proof read your work for any spelling/grammar mistakes and to check page layout 7.    attach a cover sheet, which is to be signed and dated 8.    no plastic covers; just the cover sheet and your essay, stapled together 9.    put it in your tutor’s pigeon hole (ask them where), or send it to your tutor as an email attaching the essay and a coversheet
(scanned) 10. notepenaltiesforlatesubmission
Assessment Criteria:
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understanding of key arguments put forward in set readings analysis of authors’ key arguments written expression use of academic writing conventions
To complete the assignment in a satisfactory manner, students are required to:
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follow task instructions demonstrate understanding of texts write in a clear and well-argued manner demonstrate proof-reading in final draft (word-processed)