Economic paper

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Writing Assignment Rubric

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Excellent Good Adequate Poor Not Completed

Characterization of market

100 %

The student clearly and accurately characterizes the market(s) described in the article or podcast.

80 % 60 % 40 %

0 %

The student completely mischaracterizes the market described in the podcast or article or does not discuss the market at all.

Use and explanation of figures

100 %

The student has included all relevant figures, they correctly represent the market described in the podcast or article, and they are fully explained in the text.

80 % 60 % 40 %

0 %

The student has not included any figures.

Makes and defends an assertion

100 %

The student makes a clear assertion and arguments thoroughly supported by details,

80 % 60 % 40 %

0 %

The student fails to make any assertions.

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Weight 20.00%

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examples, and analysis

Use of Course Vocabulary

100 %

The student comfortably and correctly uses all appropriate vocabulary

80 % 60 % 40 %

0 %

The student does not attempt to use any economics vocabulary.

Formatting 100 %

Paper uses proper formatting: double- spaced, 12 pt. font, 1” margins, and length is at least 2 pages and no more than 3 pages (with relevant figures included at the end)

80 % 60 % 40 %

0 %

Paper does not meet any of the formatting requirements.

Organization and Structure

100 %

The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow with a clear introduction of the concepts and conclusion.

80 % 60 % 40 %

0 %

The paper lacks any sense of organization or structure.

Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation

100 %

Paper has clearly been proofread and is almost completely free of errors.

80 % 60 % 40 %

0 %

Paper is rife with errors and almost impossible to read

Weight 10.00%

Weight 10.00%

Weight 10.00%

Weight 10.00%

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