Microeconomics journal

Rubric for Economic Journal

SLO (Statement of Intended Outcome)

Students should be able to summarize and critically analyze an assigned economic article, and pose a critical thinking question from the article.

Excellent (10 points)	Good (8 points)	Average (6 points)	Needs Improvement (4 points)
Summary is complete and accurate and gives details. Analysis has a clear evidence of critical thinking and original thought. Question is provoking critical thinking.	Summary is complete and accurate and gives details. Analysis has some critical thinking. Question is not provoking critical thinking.	Summary is complete, but not gives details. Analysis is lacking in critical thinking. Also, question is not provoking critical thinking.	Summary is incomplete or inaccurate. Analysis or question is missing.

Tips for successful Economic Journal

1) Label the sections of your journal: a. Summary; b. Critical Analysis; c. Critical Questions.

2) Summary

a) Your summary should be limited to information you found in the article.

b) The source and the main idea of the article should be in the first sentence.

c) Summary should specify the main ideas presented in the article.

d) Do not use direct quotes more than once. Use your own words.

3) Critical Analysis

a) Analysis should be based on your summary

b) It must be entirely your own words. It may include your agreement or disagreement with some part of the article, personal opinion or observations about the subject.

4) Critical Questions

a) Do not be too general or obvious.

b) It should come from your analysis.

c) It should be specific and provoke critical thinking.