Question Description
Help me study for my Economics class. Im stuck and dont understand.
Assignment 1: Principles of Economics
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
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Identify a relevant
economic article from either the Strayer Library or a newspaper. The article
must deal with any course concepts covered in Weeks 1-4. -
In the first two (2)
paragraphs, identify at least four (4) key points that the article highlights. -
In the next three to
five (3-5) paragraphs, apply two (2) of the following economic concepts (supply
and demand, market structures, elasticity, and costs of production) to the key
points that you highlighted in Question 2. -
In your concluding
paragraph, state whether you agree or disagree with the authors comments.
Provide a rationale for the response. -
Use at least three (3)
quality resources in this assignment with one (1) being your article.
Your assignment must follow these formatting
requirements:
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Be typed, double
spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.
Check with your professor for any additional instructions. -
Include a cover page
containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes
associated with this assignment are:
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Apply the underlying
principles of economics and the economic way of thinking to assess market
issues and make business decisions. -
Analyze the dynamics
of supply and demand to anticipate market equilibrium. -
Analyze the elasticity
of demand and supply and its importance, and the effect of taxes or other
public policies -
Describe the impact of
various forms of competition on business operations with emphasis on perfect
competition. -
Use technology and
information resources to research issues in principles of economics. -
Write clearly and
concisely about principles of economics using proper writing mechanics.
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Grading for this
assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper,
and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Criteria |
Unacceptable Below |
Meets 60-69% |
Fair 70-79% |
Proficient 80-89% |
Exemplary 90-100% |
1. Weight: 15% |
Did not submit or incompletely |
Insufficiently identified a |
Partially identified a relevant |
Satisfactorily identified a |
Thoroughly identified a relevant |
2. Weight: 25% |
Did not submit or incompletely |
Insufficiently identified at least |
Partially identified at least four |
Satisfactorily identified at least |
Thoroughly identified at least |
3. Weight: 30% |
Did not submit or incompletely |
Insufficiently applied two (2) of |
Partially applied two (2) of the |
Satisfactorily applied two (2) of |
Thoroughly applied two (2) of the |
4. Weight:15% |
Did not submit or incompletely |
Insufficiently stated whether you |
Partially stated whether you agree |
Satisfactorily stated whether you |
Thoroughly stated whether you |
5. 3 references Weight: 5% |
No references provided |
Does not meet the required number |
Does not meet the required |
Meets number of required |
Exceeds number of required |
6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and Weight: 10% |
More than 8 errors present |
7-8 errors present |
5-6 errors present |
3-4 errors present |
0-2 errors present |