Answer & Explanation:Econ Problems & Issues
***Please no plagiarism.***
Assignment 1: Article Analysis
Locate
a news article about an issue that has been addressed in Weeks 1 through 3
(e.g., poverty, pollution, etc.) in order to conduct a meta-analysis of the
author’s economic perspective of the selected issue.
Write
a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1.
Provide a brief overview
/ synopsis of the issue.
2.
Discuss the model or
economic theory that relates to the issue presented in the news article.
3.
Discuss what economic
theory states and predicts about the issue presented in the news article.
4.
Assess how the situation
/ issue presented in the news article aligns with economic theory. For example,
does it make sense from an economic perspective; is the outcome presented in
the article what economic theory would predict; etc.?
5.
Use at least two (2)
quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites
do not qualify as academic resources.
Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font
(size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the
assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The
specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Analyze the economic impact of major social problems
and issues such as poverty, discrimination, crime, income distribution,
the role of government, and other major issues.
Assess how the economic behavior of individuals,
businesses, and governments can affect economic growth, social well-being,
and the quality of life.
Use technology and information resources to research
economic problems and issues.
Write clearly and concisely about economic problems and
issues using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on
answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing
skills, using the following rubric.
***The grading rubric***
Assignment 1: Article Analysis
Criteria
Unacceptable
(Below 60% F)
Meets Minimum
Expectations
(60-69% D)
Fair
(70-79% C)
Proficient
(80-89% B)
Exemplary
(90-100% A)
1.
Provide a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
Weight: 15%
Did
not submit or incompletely provided a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
Insufficiently
provided a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
Partially
provided a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
Satisfactorily
provided a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
Thoroughly
provided a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
2.
Discuss the model or economic theory that relates to the issue presented in
the news article.
Weight: 20%
Did
not submit or incompletely discussed the model or economic theory that
relates to the issue presented in the news article.
Insufficiently
discussed the model or economic theory that relates to the issue presented in
the news article.
Partially
discussed the model or economic theory that relates to the issue presented in
the news article.
Satisfactorily
discussed the model or economic theory that relates to the issue presented in
the news article.
Thoroughly
discussed the model or economic theory that relates to the issue presented in
the news article.
3.
Discuss what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented in
the news article.
Weight: 25%
Did
not submit or incompletely discussed what economic theory states and predicts
about the issue presented in the news article.
Insufficiently
discussed what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented
in the news article.
Partially
discussed what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented
in the news article.
Satisfactorily
discussed what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented
in the news article.
Thoroughly
discussed what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented
in the news article.
4.
Assess how the situation / issue presented in the news article aligns with
economic theory.
Weight: 25%
Did
not submit or incompletely assessed how the situation / issue presented in
the news article aligns with economic theory.
Insufficiently
assessed how the situation / issue presented in the news article aligns with
economic theory.
Partially
assessed how the situation / issue presented in the news article aligns with
economic theory.
Satisfactorily
assessed how the situation / issue presented in the news article aligns with
economic theory.
Thoroughly
assessed how the situation / issue presented in the news article aligns with
economic theory.
5.
2 references
Weight:
5%
No
references provided
Does
not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality
choices.
Does
not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality
choices.
Meets
number of required references; all references high quality choices.
Exceeds
number of required references; all references high quality choices.
6.
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements
Weight:
10%
More
than 8 errors present
7-8
errors present
5-6
errors present
3-4
errors present
0-2
errors present
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