Economics

  

RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES

Students will thoroughly research one of the groups/organizations or topics listed below and prepare a (5) five-page paper. In general, the paper should include the history of the group or topic, recent research information and future trends. If a group/organization is chosen from among the list, the student should explain why the group/organization is considered important to Macroeconomics. Students should use the opportunity to link items addressed in the paper to topics addressed in the course material during the semester in order to achieve a higher grade. Students must use and cite at least eight (8) sources in researching the paper, to include at least two (2) books. Others sources should include at least one Internet source, at least one article from an academic/professional journal and at least one article from a magazine (Time, Newsweek, Economist, U.S. News and World Report, etc.). You may also include TV and Radio news casts such as NPR, BBC, RT, World News, and other TV or Podcast sources, etc) 

No more than two (2) students can research the same group/organization or topic, and will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should notify the instructor of their choice in writing as soon as they have made a decision and include a brief outline for the proposed topic. The instructor will notify student of approval for their chosen research topic.

 

Research Paper Requirements

The paper must be typed, double-spaced in a 12 font. There should be 1-inch margins at the top and bottom of the pages and the left and right margins should be 1.25 inches. The paper must be a minimum of five (5) full pages with a maximum of ten (10) pages. Format and presentation are important. Students are advised to use the APA style for research papers. Students must use footnotes, end notes, etc. Proper credit MUST be given to those whose information you make use of in the paper. Failure to meet the minimum requirements will result in an F grade for the paper.

Students must use at least eight (8) sources – two (2) of which must be books. At least one of the sources must be an Internet source and at least one must be a professional journal. Your Textbook(s) maybe be used as part of the eight required sources. However, the references sections within each chapter may provide some potential resources for a student to consider.

Papers must include and be organized as follows:

(1) Title Page

(2) Outline or Table of Contents

(3) A minimum of five (5) pages of content – maximum of ten (10) pages.

(4) Bibliography

(5) Appendix (Optional)

  

Research Paper Grading

Format, Spelling & Grammar 25%  (5 points)

Content 50%  (10 points)

References & Bibliography 25% (5 points)

Total 100%  (20 points toward final course grade)

Bonus #1  5% Submitted prior to start of Week #7

Bonus #2  5% Paper proofread by other entities

No late papers will be accepted without prior approval from the instructor. Papers can be submitted to the instructor any time after Week #5 but no later than week #9.  All Papers will be turn into SAFE ASSIGN  before deadline for “Plagiarisms Check” on  blackboard. 

Extra Credit Opportunities: Papers submitted prior to the start of Week #9 to receive a 5 point bonus in their final grade for their paper. In addition, students who have a consultation with the Valencia Library Communications Center (this service is FREE) and have their paper proofread by at least two (2) classmates prior to final submission will receive a 5 point bonus. Details will be provided during the semester for these extra credit opportunities.

The paper must be the work of the student – copying or using the work of others and claiming it as the student’s work is plagiarism and is prohibited by law. Plagiarism will result in a grade of “F” for the course and possible criminal prosecution. All works used must be properly cited with footnotes/endnotes, etc. and a properly formatted bibliography. 

· Students must choose from the list of Research Paper Topics below.

· Notification must be made to the instructor of the chosen topic via Blackboard by 12pm (noon) on Friday, Week #3. The notification should include the topic proposed and a brief outline or description of the proposed paper.

· No more than two (2) students can choose the same topic/subject, therefore it is imperative for students to choose a topic/subject and present it to the instructor for approval as soon as possible.

  

Research Paper Topics

Students may choose topics other than those listed below with the prior permission of the instructor:
CYPER Security     United Nation Development Programs UNDP 

Booms & Busts in the USA Emerging Economies
Is Capitalism good for the poor? Socialism 

Black Markets & Underground Economy  Syrian Crisis

9/11    The Great Depression

International Trade  Fiscal Policy
The Patriot Act  Monetary Policy

Social Security the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 Globalization     Income/Wage Inequality 

Obamanomics & Obamacare-Affordable Care Act FDR NEW DEAL 

Economical Impact of Environmental Policies  Sherman Act

Economic Stimulus Reganomics

The Asian Tigers  Economy of Health Care in USA
Russian Economy  International Trade

NAFTA -  Trans-Pacific Partnership TPP- European Union

Labor Unions The Federal Reserve

Economies of Eastern Europe in Transition Climate Change Economic Policy

US Debt The War of Drugs The War on Terror
Economy of Charitable Giving Digital Economy
International Agreements  Florida Housing Market: Boom and Bust

Labor Markets Institutions US Federal Budget 

Do immigrants harm the economic outcomes of natives?  Middle East Economy
Economic Freedom and Economic Growth The Economy of Social Media 

The effectiveness of Overseas Development Assistance The Chinese Economy

Protectionism Policies  Fair Trade Fraud

Taxes & Trade OPEC & OIL WAR
Energy Security Agricultural and Food Security

Impact of Antidumping Actions Protectionism Policy

Pacific Trade Negations  Booms & Busts in the Middle East

Economic Impact of Terrorism Russian Economy

What can we learn from China's one child policy?  Florida’s Economy 

Defense Industrial Complex North Korea

Net Neutrality IRAN

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