Writing Task
Read the article 'Proposed system of personal data will record ‘trustworthiness’ rating' (step 3) again.
What is your overall reaction to this article?
Are you shocked? Surprised? Not surprised?
If you have something you want people to hear, you might like to write a letter or email to the editor. Letters or emails to the editor are written by people in the community to comment on issues mentioned in newspapers and online articles.
Though there’s no guaranteed way to get your letter published there are some tips and tricks you can use that will increase your chances. It’s also worth finding out more about what’s in your state or territory and where you can send your letter when it’s done.
You decide to write an email to the newspaper editor with your views on the article 'Proposed system of personal data will record ‘trustworthiness’ rating'.
Think what you are going to say - make some notes, for example:
The article mentions the US collection of credit card data but I think that most countries use data in this |
Read this example of a reponse to the article.
Now write your own email response. Use 180-220 words.
Some top tips
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