Write a persuasive essay in response to the theme: “It isn’t enough for a multinational corporation to be socially responsible; they must be a triple bottom line company to meet their ethical obligations.”

Write a persuasive essay in response to the theme:

“It isn’t enough for a multinational corporation to be socially responsible; they must be a triple bottom line company to meet their ethical obligations.”

Required Elements of Assignment #2 – Persuasive Essay:

Write a persuasive essay either supporting or denying (agreeing or disagreeing) the veracity of the theme statement above. Submit to Assignment Folder.

Terms: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Triple Bottom Line (TBL)

Paper must include the following sections and you must use these subheadings:
1. Introduction – 1-2 paragraphs
2. Differences between CSR and TBL. About 4 paragraphs

This section should be written very clearly and in depth as if you the reader has never heard of the terms/concepts of CSR and TBL.
1. Persuasive Discussion. Persuasive discussion/arguments agreement or disagreeing with the theme statement – about 6-8 paragraphs

Also, include in discussion in this section:
• Explanation of distributive justice
• Discussion of the current distribution of wealth and how it relates to CSR and TBL ethical obligations
• Discussion of how the current distribution of wealth relates to specifically to agreement or disagreement with the theme statement

Again, write as if the reader knows nothing about these concepts and issues.
1. Conclusion – 1-2 paragraphs
2. References – use APA format

Additional Requirements:
• Include extensive in text citations in APA format.
• Use a minimum of 4 outside resources. Resources may be taken from the class materials or substantive sources such as academic journal articles, major metropolitan newspapers, i.e, NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, etc., business/economics /philosophy/ethics periodicals, such as The Economist, Forbes, etc.
• Write in the third person. Do not use personal pronouns or phrases such as, “I think”, “I feel”, “I believe”, etc.
• Paraphrase from resources. Do not use directquotes in this paper, please. Points will be deducted for direct quotes.
• Submit to Assignment Folder

Required Formatting of Persuasive Essay:
• Double-space, 12-point font, and 4-6 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;
• Title page to include assignment title, student name
• APA formatting for in-text citations and References

Persuasive Writing Resources:

Tips on Writing a Persuasive Essay

http://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/writing-resourcespersuasive-essay/

How to Write a Persuasive Essay

http://www.writeexpress.com/persuasive-essay.html

Argumentative Essays

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/05/

Tips For Writing a Persuasive Essay:
• Use a pleasant and reasonable tone in the essay; sarcasm and personal emotions will weaken arguments, whereas logic and fairness will help to strengthen arguments
• Make the strongest argument the last argument
• Select words carefully, evoke an image where appropriate; persuasion should appeal to emotions of the reader; use adjectives and logic to convey a vivid picture and make the reader believe your position and that you are writing as an authority on the subject
• Do not use personal pronouns or phrases, such as, “I think”, “I feel”, “I believe”, as these phrases weaken your arguments and imply that you are writing from personal feelings rather than from facts
• Do not include personal experiences unless they are generic in meaning and universal so that everyone has them, can relate to them, they convey a vivid and immediate image