Current event that is going on, or has recently happened
Fall 2023
Final Exam Assignment
Guidelines:
Your paper will be about 5-10 pages in length, using Times New Roman, 12 point and double spaced.
Topics:
The main Goal of the assignment can be too things:
- Pick a relevant topic that we discussed IN CLASS and provide a basis, explanation, and support for how it applies to your everyday life, or will in the future.
Or
- Pick a relevant topic that we discuss IN class and use that as a basis to explore a current event that is going on, or has recently happened; and explore in detail the ramifications of that event as it relates to economic theory or concept.
| CRITERIA | EXCELLENT | GOOD | ACCEPTABLE | UNACCEPTABLE |
| Objective/Purpose | O/P readily apparent to reader | O/P clear but there are digressions sometimes | O/P not clear and consistent throughout the paper | O/P generally unclear |
| Content | Balanced presentation, valid information supporting the O/P, thoughtful, in-depth analysis of the topic with important insights | Reasonable support, evidence of basic analysis, some insights | Reasonable support of O/P sometimes. Analysis is basic with few insights | O/P is not clearly identified; analysis is vague and not clear. Misinformation and inconsistency |
| Organization | Ideas arranged logically to support O/P. Ideas flow smoothly from one point to another and clearly linked. Line of reasoning can be followed | Ideas arranged logically to support O/P. Ideas are usually linked to each other. Reader can follow the line of reasoning for the most part. | Ideas are in general logical, sometimes they do not make sense Reader is fairly clear about | |
| Use of References | Compelling, legitimate sources given to support assertions. Attribution is clear and fairly represented | Professional legitimate sources are generally present, for the most part attribution is clear and fairly represented | Although attributions are occasionally given, many statements seem biased and unsubstantiated. Reader is sometimes confused about source of information and ideas | References are seldom cited to support assertions |
