Article Analysis - Economics - Good Work Required

Article Analysis

You will be required to complete one paper that is a 1-2 page writing assignment that must be turned in as a Paper. You will need to submit one document that includes both your article and paper. The article must be at the end of your reference page and must be the full article. No links are allowed for your work as you need the full article. If you do not supply the full article, you will lose 25 points. should plan ahead to ensure that you submit your paper 1-2 days early, just in case anything comes up. You must also use APA format in your paper as part of the requirement. With your APA formatting, I will be focused on your running header, title page, reference page, and in-text citations.

Your task for this assignment is to find an article on any macroeconomic topic. You are required to find an article that is relevant to macroeconomics and make an argument in your analysis using appropriate economic terminology. Make sure you are referencing all appropriate sources. All sources have to be academic related as wilkipedia and investopedia are not academic related sources. Please read the paper grading rubric to find exactly how you are going to be assessed.

PAPER GRADING RUBRIC

Here is the scoring rubric for your Paper. Please review this document, so you know what to expect when I am grading your assessment.

Content and Organization 

Points Earned

Comments:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

The paper is 1-2 pages.

proper use of economic terms

·         Development

·         Content

·         Transitions between paragraphs

·         Proper thesis

If you do not include the FULL article with no links, you will receive a reduction of 50 points. Also, you must submit your work as one document with both your paper and article.

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

Minimum of 2 data indicators

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Readability and Style 

Points Earned

Comments:

Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics

Points Earned

Comments:

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow appropriate guidelines for format. (apa formatting is required)

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow appropriate guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

 FULL ARTICLE WITH NO LINKS AT THE END OF THE PAPER(after reference page, -50 points if not submitted as one document with no links)

Total

Points Earned

Comments:

STEPS TO SUCCEED FOR PAPER REQUIREMENTS

1.   Pick an article that you find that interests you in microeconomics(examples includes: gas prices, food prices, housing prices, hybrid cars, supply of corn, ethanol production, elasticities, production possibility curves, market structures). The best place to find an article is in your local paper, cnn.com, or msnbc.com.

2.   Divide your paper into 3-5 paragraphs. First paragraphs should consist of a summary of the article that you are evaluating. Second and third paragraphs should include an evaluation/analysis of the article using appropriate economic terminology that has been presented in the course. It is important to make sure that you are not summarizing in paragraphs 2-3. Paragraphs 4-5 should consist of recommendations of what you think should be done or your position on the topic given the author point of view.

3.   To submit the paper, you will need to copy your article into your paper after you bibliography page. Please note that APA is required for your work, which includes both your title page, reference page, and in-text citations. If you are having issues with APA formatting, you will need to contact the Writing Center.

4. Please make sure to plan early as no late work is accepted in the course. You will need to submit one document that includes both your article and paper. I would recommend that you start early to submit your work as you will not be able to submit your work late given the late policy in the course.

Grading Rubric:

10 points for submitting one document that contains both your paper and FULL article

15 points for apa formatting

25 points for content development

Rubric

Article Analysis Rubric

Article Analysis Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Development and Organization

Distinguished

25.0 pts

Proficient

20.0 pts

Emerging

15.0 pts

Not Evident or Below Standard

5.0 pts

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReadability and Style

Distinguished

10.0 pts

Proficient

8.0 pts

Emerging

5.0 pts

Not Evident or Below Standard

2.0 pts

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting (Mechanics/Citations)

Distinguished

15.0 pts

Proficient

12.0 pts

Emerging

9.0 pts

Not Evident or Below Standard

4.0 pts

15.0 pts

Total Points: 50.0