international business
omer3500
bsba_3320_international_business_1.doc________________________________________________________________________
Instructions for the Research Papers:
Description of the Subject Matter for the Research Papers:
1. Market Analysis:
Please refer to Chapter 4. Choose one country from the PIGS (i.e., Portugal, Ireland, Greece or Spain) and one from the BRICS group. Please perform an analysis by comparing and contrasting the chosen countries for business opportunities.
The term BRIC was popularized by a widely quoted article from Goldman Sachs titled, “Dreaming with the BRIC: The Path to 2050.”
Submission due date is Friday 24 April 2015, 11.00 pm EST.
Writing Guidelines for the Research Papers:
Required Format:
1. Please follow the standard, professionally acceptable guidelines as required by the American Psychological Association (APA) for writing papers. You may refer to ‘The Penguin Handbook: Custom Edition for Fairmont State University’ for writing style, grammar and formats adopted by the university. If you have questions regarding professional standards for writing business reports, please refer to material covered in BISM 2800, ENGL 1104 and ENGL 1108. You can also seek help at the FSU ‘Writing Center’ managed by Dr. Jim Mathews.
2. The maximum page limit for the paper content is 5 pages. Pages for the title page, abstract, table of contents, exhibits/tables/figures, and references will be extra and will not count towards the 5-pages requirement.
3. The paper should cite to at least 5 sources for material. They can include articles, books, web sources, etc. If you are citing a web source, please give the complete web address and the time and date when you downloaded the material, in your citation.
4. Please make sure that there are no spelling mistakes in your final draft of the paper submitted.
5. The front-title page should have complete details of the course, including course details, your name, submission date, etc.
6. On the second page, please provide an abstract for the paper. The word limit for your abstract is 100 words.
7. Please submit the paper on-line on the course Blackboard in the ‘Assignment’ section.
Grading Rubric for the Research Papers:
Note that plagiarism of any sort will result in a F. Citations are needed throughout the paper. References are needed at the end. APA format is required.
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Evaluation Criteria |
Exemplary - A level |
Accomplished - B level |
Developing - C level |
Not There at All |
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Evidence of Critical Thinking |
Clear evidence of critical thinking--application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Assignment characterized by clarity of argument, depth of insight into theoretical issues, originality of treatment, relevance, and sometimes includes unusual insights. |
Some critical thinking is evident. Assignment tends to provide good general answers but may not always apply directly to the content of the module. |
Little critical thinking is evident. Assignment tends to provide poor general answers and may not always apply directly to the content of the module. |
Poorly developed critical thinking (0 points) |
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Comprehension and Articulation |
Thorough yet concise, objective and accurate summary. Includes main points and supporting details, yet concise. Clearly articulated. |
Summary covers main points accurately & with objectivity. Includes main points and supporting details, need to be more concise. Clearly articulated. |
Summary covers main points accurately but lacks objectivity. Includes some main points and supporting details, need to be more concise. Needs more clarity in the articulation. |
Summary covers several points but lacks objectivity &/or accuracy. Includes some misinterpretations. Needs more clarity in the articulation.(0 points) |
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Professional Writing |
Correct grammar, spelling, &/or punctuation. The organization of the composition is very clear. All of the main points are developed in accurate paragraphs. Transitional words and phrases also are used. All of the points are developed logically. |
One error in grammar, spelling, &/or punctuation. The organization of the composition is clear. Many of the main points are developed in accurate paragraphs, and there are some transitional words and phrases. Although most of the points are developed logically, some omissions or irrelevancies may be evident. |
Two errors in grammar, spelling, &/or punctuation. Although the composition may have some organization problems, it is fairly clear. There may be some incorrect paragraphing, and a limited use of transitional words and phrases. Many of the points may not be developed logically. |
Three or more errors in grammar, spelling, &/or punctuation. Although some organization may have been attempted, it is not clear. There are very few transitional words and phrases and inaccurate paragraphing. (0 points) |
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Support |
There are explanations, examples, reasons, details and descriptions that directly support the main idea. Main points are elaborated upon and explained in detail. All of the explanations, examples, reasons, detail and descriptions are accurate and appropriate. |
There are many explanations, examples reasons, details and descriptions that support the main idea. Although some of the support is not entirely complete, it is usually accurate. |
Some explanations, examples, and details are provided for the main idea. Some support may be incomplete or inaccurate. |
There is little or no support for the main idea and much of the support may be questionable or inaccurate. (0 points) |
