Gordon Rule Paper Macroeconomics class
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paper_grading_rubric.docxPAPER GRADING RUBRIC
Here is the scoring rubric for your Gordon Rule Paper. Please review this document, so you know what to expect when I am grading your assessment.
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Content and Organization 100 points |
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. The paper is 1-2 pages. proper use of economic terms · Development · Content · Transitions between paragraphs · Proper thesis If you do not include the FULL article with no links, you will receive a reduction of 50 points. Also, you must submit your work as one document with both your paper and article. |
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The content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive. |
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The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience. |
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The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. |
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Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. Minimum of 2 data indicators |
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The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. |
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The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. |
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Readability and Style 50 Points |
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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. |
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. |
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. |
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Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences. |
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Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. |
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Mechanics 50 points |
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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow appropriate guidelines for format. (apa formatting is required) |
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Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow appropriate guidelines. |
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The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. |
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Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. |
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Spelling is correct. |
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Total 200 Points |
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1. Pick an article that you find that interests you in macroeconomics(examples includes: gas prices, food prices, housing prices, hybrid cars, supply of corn, ethanol production, elasticities, production possibility curves, fiscal, monetary policy, unemployment rates, GDP, international trade). The best place to find an article is in your local paper, cnn.com, or msnbc.com.
2. Divide your paper into 3-5 paragraphs. First paragraphs should consist of a summary of the article that you are evaluating. Second and third paragraphs should include an evaluation/analysis of the article using appropriate economic terminology that has been presented in the course. It is important to make sure that you are not summarizing in paragraphs 2-3. Paragraphs 4-5 should consist of recommendations of what you think should be done or your position on the topic given the author point of view.
3. To submit the paper, you will need to copy your article into your paper after you bibliography page. Please note that APA is required for your work, which includes both your title page, reference page, and in-text citations. If you are having issues with APA formatting, you will need to contact the Writing Center.
