Lesson 9:
Summary Writing
`Responsible Purchasing is the acquisition of goods and services that meet the business and research need of the consumer while also being environmentally-friendly, socially responsible and ethically sourced.’
https://fingate.stanford.edu/purchasing-contracts/policy/responsible-purchasing
1. Read the article:
BLING’D: BLOOD, DIAMONDS AND HIP-HOP
2. List 7 main points that the article raises about conflict diamonds.
3. Write a paragraph directed at people purchasing diamonds, to make them aware of the issues around the purchase of conflict diamonds.
`I think in an ideal world celebrities do have a responsibility in many different areas to be role models.’
JOHN AMAECHI (former professional basketball player)
1. You are writing an article encouraging teens to be responsible consumers.
2. Read the article:
BLING’D: BLOOD DIAMONDS AND HIP-HOP.
3. Use the content of the article to write a paragraph of 90 words, to include in your article.
4. The paragraph must deal with the role celebrities and influencers play by being responsible consumers.