Why dollar keeps changing
You must try to convince the reader of any particular topic in economics using principles of microeconomics to substantiate your thesis.
Topic: Why dollar keeps falling off?
· The paper must contain between 800-1200 words
· The paper must be in MLA Format (http://www.lonestar.edu/library/citation-help-nh.htm)
· You must include at least 2 charts found in the FRED (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/) database to substantiate your economic argument.
· You must include at least five sources in a works cited page (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/)
· Double space your paper
· Include your graphs (not links to your graphs) in your paper
· Highlight each textbook vocabulary word you use on your paper
Rubrics for Individual Project
Each section is worth 50 points. All Sections averaged will be the final score for the project. (Numbers 50, 40, 30 and 10 represent general points available given that level of quality).
Sections
20
15
10
5
Thesis
Argument is very well presented and well thought out. A logical framework is clearly presented. Makes strong arguments against opposing views.
Thesis carries logic but not a strong argument. Makes obvious arguments. Does not attack obvious opposing views.
Thesis is weak. Does not carry a well thought out plan.
Thesis is weak or nonexistent. Order is unclear or vague.
Organization
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs.
Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs, but in different file types.
Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well constructed.
The information appears to be disorganized.
Charts and statistical facts
All charts are well built and use accurate, complete information with more than 30 years of data.
Some charts aren’t well built OR miss some information with less than 30 years of data.
Some charts aren´t built well with inaccurate information.
Many charts and statistical facts are not accurate or incomplete or some charts are missing.
Economic Analysis
More than 5 Economics vocabulary terms are used accurately, highlighted and used in the correct context.
At least 4 Economics vocabulary terms are used accurately, highlighted and used in the correct context.
At least 3 Economics vocabulary terms are used accurately, highlighted and used in the correct context.
No Economics vocabulary terms are used accurately or in the correct context.
Sources and references
More than five sources are cited
More than four sources are cited
Less than three sources are cited
No sources are cited
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