‘What are the major effects of Australia’s recent asylum seeker policies on our society and economy?’

The brief is to take a topical stance or statement in the media and respond to it with rigorous academic analysis and researched evidence. The essay should be 1200 words long.

You should include a 200 word annotated bibliography evaluating your five strongest sources; 40 word annotation for each source.

Audience: Academic readers and peers at university

Purpose: provide academic analysis and researched evidence to support your stance on an issue

Genre: Academic essay, research and referencing, with annotated bibliography of 200 words