Economics Paper and Presentation
You are required to complete a short research paper for this class. You will have the option to do a paper or a book review which covers a topic within this class. Only a select few students will be able to do the book review for this class. I will provide the book to be used to complete the book review. This will be limited to three students per class. For those students who do the paper, you will have a number of topics to pick from that deal with content. Your topic ideas will be taken from a wide variety of areas that deal directly with content we have gone over, or will cover by the end of the semester. You must also due a 5-7 minute presentation (8-10 minutes for honors) on your topic. This can be done through a power point presentation, a mini lesson, a skit, a video taped lesson, or lecture. These presentations will take place December, 16th-22nd.
Paper Due- December 16th, 2009 by the end of the school day
You will be given three days in class to do online research for your topic. Those students who are doing a book review will be given time to read their book in the library while the rest of the class is researching. I will point you in the right direction when it comes to research. I will do my best to lead you towards reliable resources that can be found online.
The paper must have a well structured thesis. Before you begin writing your paper I must OK your thesis paragraph. I will look for continuity and strength within the thesis. I will be trying to make sure that you are covering the important details within your topic. Once I have given the ok for your thesis, you may begin to write your paper. You are all Juniors and I expect that you will take this paper seriously. If you have any questions concerning the construction of your paper I am here for assistance.
The paper must have a thesis paragraph stating the main idea of your paper. Your thesis paragraph must consist of three ideas on your topic to be discussed. Your paper must have a body, giving your thesis its proof and validity, and a conclusion which describes why your thesis is correct.
Your paper must also have a bibliography which sites your resources. You will have to have three resources. One resource must be a book, magazine, or scholarly journal, and the other two may come from online resources.
I will provide you with the MLA format for citing resources. Your paper, bibliography, and citations must be in MLA format.
Paper must be at least 4-5 (7-10 pages for honors) pages in length, 12 font, double spaced
Rubric- Total points 90
I. Well Formed Thesis Paragraph- 20 points
a. Must have a thesis sentence that outlines your main idea for your report. You must include three ideas that will be supported in your body to prove your thesis sentence within your thesis paragraph.
II. Body- 20 points
a. Must include three parts which give supporting details that provide validity to your thesis.
III. Conclusion- 20pts
a. Must be able to wrap up your ideas and show how your body proved your thesis statement.
IV. Grammar- 10 pts
a. Must use proper grammar throughout your paper
V. Cover Page, Bibliography, Length of Paper- 20pts
Book Review Rubric
I. Thesis- 25pts
a. Must have a thesis sentence on the main ideas of the book and have three supporting details that backs up your thesis within your thesis paragraph.
II. Body- 20pts
a. Must include supporting details that prove your thesis sentence and the three main ideas within your thesis paragraph.
III. Conclusion- 25pts
Must provide one paragraph that wraps up your paper and proves why your thesis is correct.
IV. Cover Page, Grammar, Length of Paper- 20 pts
Books for Book Review
Are The Rich Necessary?
Freakanomics
The World Is Flat
Topics for Paper
Reasons Behind the Great Depression
Warren Buffet
Creation of Microsoft and Bill Gates
Effects of Globalization on American Workers
Dot.com Boom of the 90’s
Rise of Google
Events Leading to Current Housing Crisis
Rise of Nike Shoe Company
India’s Emerging Economy
Economic Growth in China
NAFTA
American Recovery Act (Stimulus Package)
Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare
Role of Government and the Economy in the former U.S.S.R.
Economic Benefits of Green Technology
Energy Crisis In America
Pennsylvania’s Economy
Why the Steel Industry in Southwestern PA Collapsed
Brazil’s Emerging Economy
G-20 Summit
Pro’s and Con’s of Wal-Mart
Rise of Sheetz
Rural Poverty
Alternative Fuels
Russia’s Emerging Economy
European Union
OPEC
Costs of Hurricane Katrina
Economic Effect of 9/11 in NYC
Financial Cost of War on Terror
Cost of Running a School District
Cost of Running a Family Through College
How to Go About Getting Financial Aid for College
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Affect of Credit Crisis on Small Business
Cost of Running a Family Farm
Natural Gas as a Form of Alternative Fuel
Oil Industry Northwestern PA
Cost of Raising a Dog from a Puppy to Dog
Cost of Buying a New Truck
Cost of Opening up And Running a Garage
Cost of Operating a Salon
Costs of Building a New Home
Role of Unions in the Workplace
Impact of Illegal Immigration on the Economy
Budgeting a Family Vacation for Four
Economic Impact of Hurricane Ike
Rise of EBay
Power of Disney Corporation
Budgeting and Financially Managing A Pro Sports Team
South Korean Economy vs North Korean Economy
Economic Impact of Hosting Olympic Games Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare
Rise of Apple (impact of I-Pod and I-Phone in the Market Place)
Should the Dollar Remain the World’s Currency?
How is the International Community Handling Current Economic Crisis