Research and select three companies from the list below.Describe your research report topic and provide 6 credible sources you want to use.

Reading & Research
Research Essay Assignment (30%)

After successfully completing this assignment, you will be able to:

1. Write texts typical of first-year college courses, of 450–700 words, with reasonable accuracy, given a lot of time to edit.

2. Cite sources appropriately in APA style.

3. Demonstrate professionalism when collaborating with others and/or working autonomously.

Instructions:

Following a step-by-step process, you will write a 500–1000-word 5-paragraph research essay using what you have learned about socially responsible businesses and APA style (quoting, paraphrasing, referencing, and formatting).

1. Select only one of the following areas of social responsibility: environment, customers, employees, or investors.

2. Once you have selected an area of interest, research and select three companies from the list below. Try to find companies that are in similar industries such as three clothing companies or three food companies.

STEP 1: Research Proposal Wiki (10%)

Describe your research report topic and provide 6 credible sources you want to use.

STEP 2: Peer Review (bonus 5%)

Review another student’s essay and have your essay reviewed.

Step 3: Research Essay (20%)

Write and submit your final research essay.

Companies to Choose From:

SNC
Lavalin
WSP
Global
Ballard
Power
Systems
Cargill Meat
Solutions
Distribution
Nestle
Shopify
Wal-Mart
LUSH
Danone
Zara
Uber
Labatt
Brewing
Tim
Hortons
McDonald’s
Canada
Canadian
Tire Corp.
Loblaw
Companies
Nike
Sony
Telus
IKEA
Estee
Lauder
Amazon
Unilever
H&M
Roots
Canada
Canada
Goose
West Jet
Airlines
McCain
Foods
M.A.C.
Cosmetics
Bombardier
Air Canada

 

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