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Do complete an assignment on the following: Due Date: 09 June 2017 No. of words: 2000-3000 words No. of references: Minimum 10 academic references On September 25th 2015, countries around the world adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. The goals have specific targets to be achieved over the period to 2030. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO: Prepare an essay on the Global Goals for Sustainable Development on ONE of the following topics: Choice A: Should business care about the Sustainable Development Goals? Choice B: How do the Sustainable Development Goals relate to the activities of civil society? Choice C: What is the role of government in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals? This paper will be in the style of an academic essay (with headings). You should also develop your own understanding of the SDGs so you can effectively contribute to your group for Assessment 3. YOU NEED TO: Develop your own question and response in relation to the topic you select. In order to develop a short sharp essay you will need to craft a perspective or question relating to your choice of topic – and you should clearly articulate what this is in the Title of your essay and in the introduction. You will need to reference both academic and other literature (PLEASE USE APA referencing format). You should assume NO KNOWLEDGE on the part of the audience with respect to the goals. Marks will be allocated for: Content – Have you demonstrated a sound understanding of the SDGs, and their relationship to the unit and to the topic you have selected? Have you accessed a range of academic and other material to provide you with a good basis for the essay you have written? Critical Thinking – Have you demonstrated an understanding across a range of perspectives with respect to your selected topic? Have you developed and argued a position or debate on the topic you have selected? Form and Presentation – Have you employed a quality of English, Referencing, and Presentation of a suitable standard for a Postgraduate unit? Marks will be deducted for – Over reliance on reporting rather than discussing content Limited range of references both academic and other (e.g. United Nations references) Failure to explore differing points of view Poor referencing Poor use of English Too few or too many words **The rules of referencing will be APPLIED for this assessment AND PLAGIARISM will not be tolerated