Research papers “Economic systems”

Investigation Plan

Name: / Subject: Civic
Unit title: Economic sphere
Global context: Identities and relationships
Key concept: Change / Related concept(s): Interdependence
Statement of Inquiry: Progress of various sectors of society are always interdependent but not always fair.
Research tasks:
Every society operates with a mixed economic system, combining the influences of market and command models in order to form a functioning economy and government. Individual countries have unique combinations of the market and command influences depending on how countries prioritize different economic goals. You must learn the characteristics of the market and command systems and evaluate the benefits and consequences of each system.
Your task is to:
·  formulates a clear and focused research question and justifies its relevance (Criterion B: Investigating I)
·  define combination of market and command systems to create ideal economic system. (Criterion A: Knowing and understanding II)
·  After collecting informational and opinion texts (Criterion B: Investigating III), analysing and evaluating a range of sources history (Criterion D: Thinking critically IV) write an essay (min 300 words) that addresses the question and support your position with evidence from the texts (Criterion C: Communicating I)
·  As final part of the your research you must write essays to defend your market and command preferences on different topics (healthcare, welfare, education, taxes, etc.). (Criterion C: Communicating II)
·  Use evidence from at least five documents in your research. (Criterion C: Communicating I) Support your response with examples and details. Be sure to use your prior knowledge on the topic of the economic systems. (Criterion D: Thinking critically II)
·  Compare and contrast the allocation of goods and services in market and command economies
·  Evaluate different economic systems, comparing advantages and disadvantages of each.
·  Include in your essay an introduction, body, and conclusion (Criterion C: Communicating II)
·  Include relevant wide range of terminology (Criterion A: Knowing and understanding I)
What is the research question?
How can I explain this choice?
What is the purpose of my research?

My Research Action Plan:

1. Action Plan: This is a list of steps that you will follow to complete your project. Generally, it is better to write very specific and concrete steps, and to write more of them, than to write large, nonspecific steps.

Type your action plan in the table below:

Step / Date
create and explane research question / 05/10
goal setting / 12/10
search for information / 12/10
analyses and evaluates a range of sources / 19/10
write essay / 26/10

2. Аnalyse the source:

Use the APPARTS strategy to help you better analyse primary sources (FOR EACH SOURCE)

Author—Who created the source? What is their perspective?
Place and time—Where and when was the source produced?
Prior knowledge—What do you already know that would further your understanding of this source?
Audience—For whom was the source created?
Reason—What was this source’s purpose at the time it was produced?
The main idea—What is the source trying to convey?
Significance—What is this source’s value? What are its limitations?

Record of information (FOR EACH SOURCE)

Source #1: Paste your complete MLA style citation in the first row. In subsequent rows, you should write the main idea or a stimulus question in the first column and your notes in the second column. The more notes you have, the better your presentation will be.

Citation:

4. List of sources:

·  David Kestenbaum, “Denmark Thrives Despite High Taxes.” National Public Radio, All Things Considered (transcript of broadcast) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123126942

·  William Booth, “As Cuba gives Capitalism a try, Experts Ponder Future.” Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wpdyn/content/article/2010/09/16/AR2010091607381.html

· Kishenkova O.V. Civics. Academkniga. Moscow, 2010 Textbook for 9 grade.

Assessment: you will be assessed on criterion A, B,C,D

A. Knowing and understanding (maximum 8) / B. Investigating (maximum 8) / C. Communicating (maximum 8) / D. Thinking critically
to achieve the maximum score you have to / i. consistently uses a wide range of terminology effectively
ii. demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through thorough, accurate descriptions, explanations and
examples. / i. formulates a clear and focused research question and justifies its relevance
iii. uses research methods to collect and record appropriate, varied and relevant information / i. communicates information and ideas effectively and accurately by using a style that is completely appropriate to the audience and purpose
ii. structures information and ideas in a way that is completely appropriate to the specified format / i. completes a detailed discussion of concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories
iii. effectively analyses and evaluates a range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, consistently recognizing value and limitations

Assessment: you will be assessed on criterion A, B,C,D

Level / Year Criteria / Task-Specific Clarification
A. Knowing and understanding (maximum 8)
1-2 / i. uses limited relevant terminology
ii. demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of content and concepts with minimal descriptions and/or examples.
3-4 / i. uses some terminology accurately and appropriately
ii. demonstrates adequate knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through satisfactory descriptions, explanations and examples.
5-6 / i. uses a range of terminology accurately and appropriately
ii. demonstrates substantial knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through accurate descriptions, explanations and examples.
7-8 / i. consistently uses a wide range of terminology effectively
ii. demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through thorough, accurate descriptions, explanations and
examples.
B. Investigating (maximum 8)
1-2 / i. formulates a research question that is clear or focused and describes its relevance
iii. collects and records limited information, not always consistent with the research question
3-4 / i. formulates a research question that is clear and focused and describes its relevance in detail
iii. uses a research method(s) to collect and record mostly relevant information
5-6 / i. formulates a clear and focused research question and explains its relevance
iii. uses research method(s) to collect and record appropriate, relevant information
7-8 / i. formulates a clear and focused research question and justifies its relevance
iii. uses research methods to collect and record appropriate, varied and relevant information
C. Communicating (maximum 8)
1-2 / i. communicates information and ideas in a limited way, using a style that is limited in its appropriateness to the audience and purpose
ii. structures information and ideas according to the specified format in a limited way
3-4 / i. communicates information and ideas satisfactorily by using a style that is somewhat appropriate to the audience and purpose
ii.structures information and ideas in a way that is somewhat appropriate to the specified format
5-6 / i. communicates information and ideas accurately by using a style that is mostly appropriate to the audience and purpose
ii.structures information and ideas in a way that is mostly appropriate to the specified format
7-8 / i. communicates information and ideas effectively and accurately by using a style that is completely appropriate to the audience and purpose
ii. structures information and ideas in a way that is completely appropriate to the specified format
D. Thinking critically
1-2 / i. analyses concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories to a limited extent
iii. describes a limited number of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose and recognizes nominal value and limitations
3-4 / i. analyses concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories
iii. analyses and/or evaluates sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing some value and limitations
5-6 / i. discusses concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories
iii. effectively analyses and evaluates a range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, usually recognizing value and limitations
7-8 / i. completes a detailed discussion of concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories
iii. effectively analyses and evaluates a range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, consistently recognizing value and limitations