Assignments are designed to apply or analyze a concept or concepts from the text and outside resources. It is advised that students dedicate no less than ten hours weekly preparing the assignment. All weekly assignments will be 1,000 words at a minimum.
- Weekly Assignment Papers MUST follow APA format, with citations where warranted.
- All students MUST use the APA 7 templated provided in the course.
- Your textbook should always be used, cited and included as a reference.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ways people produce, consume, and exchange goods and services.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of supply and demand on a traditional microeconomic model.
- Identify and explain the characteristics of labor markets.
Final
For this assignment, students will reflect on the course learning outcomes listed above. The following components should be addressed in your research paper:
Write a paper on a topic of your choosing on a contemporary economic policy debate, applying Mankiw’s Ten Principles of Economics in your evaluation of this debate. If you cannot find a topic, the instructor can suggest ideas.
You will use the textbook as your guide, but you will also use outside research. Your essay should be 1,000 -1,200 words in length and should include at least five citations. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style. The sections should be clearly marked with headings, so your instructor knows which points you are addressing. The title page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment.
Rubric
CLO Rubric (Essay with 3 CLO)
| CLO Rubric (Essay with 3 CLO) |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Knowledge |
| 20.0 pts
The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas. |
16.0 pts
The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper. |
14.0 pts
The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. |
13.0 pts
The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course. |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth of Discussion |
| 25.0 pts
In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper. |
22.0 pts
In-depth discussion & elaboration in most sections of the paper. |
17.0 pts
The writer has omitted pertinent content or content runs-on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively. |
16.0 pts
Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections. |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
25.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCohesiveness |
| 10.0 pts
Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. |
8.0 pts
For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. |
7.0 pts
Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow – disjointedness is apparent. Author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. |
6.0 pts
Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationships. |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling and Grammar |
| 10.0 pts
No spelling &/or grammar mistakes. |
8.0 pts
Minimal spelling &/or grammar mistakes. |
7.0 pts
Noticeable spelling & grammar mistakes. |
6.0 pts
Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes. |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources |
| 10.0 pts
More than 5 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are authoritative. |
8.0 pts
5 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are authoritative. |
7.0 pts
Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible. |
6.0 pts
Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current. |
0.0 pts
No Marks |
|
10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion |
| 10.0 pts
Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography. |
8.0 pts
Cites most data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography. |
7.0 pts
Cites some data obtained from other sources. Citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect. |
0.0 pts
Does not cite sources. |
|
10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCLO #1
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threshold: 4.0 pts |
| 5.0 pts
Proficient -The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis. |
4.0 pts
Developed- The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position. |
3.0 pts
Satisfactory- The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment. |
0.0 pts
Initial- The topic is not clearly defined. |
|
5.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCLO #2
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threshold: 4.0 pts |
| 5.0 pts
Proficient- The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis |
4.0 pts
Developed- The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position. |
3.0 pts
Satisfactory- The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment. |
0.0 pts
Initial- The topic is not clearly defined. |
|
5.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCLO #3
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threshold: 4.0 pts |
| 5.0 pts
Proficient- The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis. |
4.0 pts
Meets Standards (Developed)- The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position. |
3.0 pts
Satisfactory- The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment- The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment. |
0.0 pts
Initial- The topic is not clearly defined. |
|
5.0 pts |
| Total Points: 100.0 |
