Please search the newspapers ( for example, cnn.com, usatoday.com, bbc.com, msn.com, yahoo.com) and find current economic topics and events. Once you choose your topic, search google, and find 4/5 other articles on the same topic. 

Then read the rubrics below and prepare your own term paper. Use the current date and information please. Try to connect the current events with what you have learned in the classroom. 

Follow the rubrics given below, your term paper will be graded based on the rubric. 

The term paper portal is open. Upload your document in the portal at the end of the semester. 

I will decide on a due date later on and announce in canvas LMS and via-email. 

Prepare your document in 12 font-size, MS Word, double space, and 2/3 pages. 

Let me know if you have any questions. 

 

Rubric

ECO 203 Term Paper Rubric
ECO 203 Term Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Title Page

5 pts

Exceeds Standard
Title Your Name, Teacher’s Name, Course Period, Date, Neatly finished – no errors

3 pts

Meets Standard
Evidence of 4

0 pts

Nearly Meets Standard
Evidence of 3
5 pts
Thesis Statement

5 pts

Exceeds Standard
Clearly and correctly states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging, and thought provoking.

3 pts

Meets Standard
Clearly states the paper’s purpose in a single statement.

0 pts

Nearly Meetgs Standard
State the paper’s purpose in a single sentence.
5 pts
Introduction

5 pts

Exceeds Standard
The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.

3 pts

Meets Standard
The introduction state the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.

0 pts

Nearly Meets Standard
The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.
5 pts
Body

5 pts

Exceeds Standard
Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.

3 pts

Meets Standard
Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.

0 pts

Nearly Meets Standard
Each paragraph lacks supporting detail sentences.
5 pts
Organization Structural Development of the Idea

5 pts

Exceeds Standard
Writer demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs, transitions are used to enhance organization.

3 pts

Meets Standard
Paragraph development present but not perfect.

0 pts

Nearly Meets Standard
Logical organization; organization of ideas not fully developed.
5 pts
Conclusion

5 pts

Exceeds Standard
The conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis.

3 pts

Meets Standard
The conclusion restates the thesis.

0 pts

Nearly Meets Standard
The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis.
5 pts
Mechanics

5 pts

Exceeds Standard
No errors in punctuation; capitalization and spelling.

3 pts

Meets Standard
Almost no errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.

0 pts

Nearly Meets Standard
Many errors in sentence, structure and word use.
5 pts
Citations

5 pts

Exceeds Standard
All cited works, both text and visual are done in the correct format with no errors.

3 pts

Meets Standard
Some cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format. Inconsistencies evident.

0 pts

Nearly Meets Standard
Few cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format.
5 pts
Total Points: 40