introduction to economics

University of Technology and Applied Sciences

College of applied Sciences

Individual Assignment

Course Title: Introduction to Economics Course Code: BSDR1001

Weighting: 25 %

Some Guidance on Assignment Writing:

1. Blackboard: The assignment must be submitted through Safe-Assign links created in Blackboard and also submit print copy.

2. Plagiarism: Do not plagiarise – Plagiarised coursework could result in a no grade being awarded for the subject.

Work which submitted for assessment must be your own work. You must recognize and reference any material from books, articles or websites that you incorporate into your assignment. (see the colleges’ policy on plagiarism).

3. References: should be listed alphabetically by author surname at the end of the assignment as follows: Surname of author, year, Title of book or article/Journal Name, Publisher, Page Reference.

E.g. Mankiw, N,G. (2006), Principles of Economics, Thomson South-Western, page 68.

4. Structure: Many students commence writing without planning their assignment structure; firstly, plan a logical structure for your assignment and then start writing. A rough plan with clear sections, which flow from the introduction to the conclusion, should be made in order to focus your assignment on the main requirements. Essay structure may contain:

· Introduction (what you're going to say) statements about the topic.

· Main body: discuss the topic in details using paragraphs and order the paragraphs in a logical order.

· Conclusion: Summary of the topic.

· References: List the books / articles you read while you prepare your essay.

5. Focus and Balance: Make sure your assignment remains focused on the subject and that you devote enough time to discussion on the key points.

General Instructions for Assignment:

Check spelling and ensure consistency of layout, headings, typestyles and sizes: -

· Font should be Times New Roman, 12

· Assignment should be 1-line spacing

· Main Headings – Size 16, Capital and Bold

· Sub-Headings – Size 14, Underlined, Bold

· Page Margins 1.25” on all the sides.

· Add number of pages (excluding the cover page)

· Length: 500-600 words (Minimum 1 pages, maximum 2 pages).

Assessment Guide for the Essay

1. Understanding of the topic (4 marks)

2. Evidence of the use of appropriate material (e.g. books, journal articles, etc.) (3 mark)

3. Application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the topic (6 marks)

4. Quality of Writing. (4 mark)

5. Organization of materials (4 mark)

6. References (2 mark)

7. Following the structure format given (2 mark)

Students can choose from the following Suggested topics:

1. The role of free zones in Oman economy.

2. Discuss the effect of COVID- 19 on Oman economy.

3. Discuss why international trade important for the economy

4. Discuss the different public revenue sources.

5. Discuss the factors that affect labour productivity.

6. Write about different types of government expenditures.

7. Discuss the importance of investment sector.

8. Discuss the different policies that used to reduce unemployment in Oman.

9. Entrepreneurship play important role in Oman Economy. Discuss.

10. Analysis the causes and effect of Inflation on economy.

11. Discuss any two important pillars of Oman Vision 2040.

12. The role of Tourism sector in Oman economy.

13. The role of Banks in economics development.

14. The history of Money in Oman.

15. The role of Industrial sector in Oman economy.

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