BUSINESS POLICY I-CURRENT EVENTS GUIDELINE

BUSINESS POLICY I-CURRENT EVENTS GUIDELINE

DUE DATES:                           See Syllabus For Dates

GENERAL OVERVIEW:                        

o   Find a current event article from an approved news source pertaining to business strategies of major U.S. and/or International companies, economics, government policy, or any other issue that will affect businesses strategic decisions.

o   Write a 400-word essay that must include: 

§  Introduction-a thesis that is clear, related to the article and focused on the material covered in class.

§  1 or 2 paragraphs, each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.

§  Conclusion- YOUR OPINION on how this event has impacted this business’ strategies, or how an external event will impact an industry or specific business.  I will be looking for key words learned from the chapters discussed—relate it to the material we cover in class.

o   If asked present in class a short 5 minute explanation of the article and how this event has impacted this business’ strategies, or how an external event will impact an industry or specific business.  I will be looking for key words learned from the chapters discussed—relate it to the material we cover in class. 

APPROVED SOURCES:                      

o   The Wall Street Journal, Women’s Wear Daily, The Miami Herald, The Sun Sentinel, or a reputable on- line news source (CNN, WWD, Stylesight, Business week, Fortune, MSNBC, topix, associated press, reuters, Mergent,Markent R., US Dept of labor etc.) Can find them on Proquest.

ARTICLE DATING:

o   The article must be current news. 

o   If the article is more than 30 days old from the assignment due date, it will not be accepted. Make sure the date is visible when making a copy of the article.

PROCEDURE:

o   Use MLA format.

o   All assignments must be double spaced and type written using a size 12 legible font such as Ariel or Times New Roman.

o   Upload the assignment to the dropbox and make sure you have a link to the original article.

o   Ensure that the date of the article is clearly identifiable

o   DO NOT PLAGIARIZE THE ARTICLE OR ANY OTHER PERSON’S WORK, INCLUDING YOUR FRIENDS!!

GRADING:              The assignment will be graded as follows:

Attention to assignment parameters                                        20%

Article Chosen—date/content                                                           20%

Paper/Original Thought/Impact/Relation to course material    40%

Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation                                                        20%

TOTAL                                                                                              100%