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Unit 8 |
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Unit 8 Assignment: Research Paper Final
Name: -
Course Number: -
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Unit Number: - 8 Research
Date: -
TOPIC::
Evaluating Environmental Regulation: Collect information regarding recycling programs. State the purpose of these programs, assess their impact on firms and consumers, and evaluate the extent to which they achieve their purpose.
Research paper
This paper must:
· Be between 2 and 3 pages (600 to 900 words) in length – double spaced.
· Must have a working title, thesis statement, three major points along with two details for each point, and a conclusion.
· Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling and follow the APA format.
· Have an introduction, a development, and a conclusion. In the development you should present your arguments or assessment of the issue you selected while staying objective. In the conclusion, however, you can take a position and state your opinion.
· This being an Economics course, your arguments should pertain to the economy.
· Your arguments should be supported as much as possible by articles or studies that have been made on the subject. If you mention statistics or any data or numbers, your source should be clearly stated; otherwise your argument will not be valid. Most sources should be less than 3 years old.
· Include a list of references (URLs, articles, books, etc.) in a separate Bibliography / Webliography.
The Grading Rubric that will be used to evaluate your paper can be found in the Syllabus in the Course Home
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Microeconomics: Unit 8 Assignment: Final Research Paper |
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Content (125 points) |
Points Possible |
Points Earned |
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· Paper is 2 to 3 pages in length and effectively Addresses the requirements of the Final paper · Included a working title. |
15 |
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· Clearly presented in an introduction. |
20 |
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· Well defined thesis statement that incorporates three main points. |
30 |
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· Three major points that are tied to the thesis statement and are succinctly discussed in the body of the paper. |
30 |
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· Two details for each of the three major points supported with reliable sources in the body of the paper. |
15 |
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· Conclusion provides a summary of the main points. |
15 |
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Analysis (70 points) |
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Work demonstrates synthesis of concepts, research, and experience |
30 |
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Work demonstrates the student’s ability to tie relevant information to real-life applications. |
20 |
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Analysis exceeds basic comprehension to demonstrate higher-order thinking. |
20 |
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Writing (40 points) |
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· Correct use of APA 6th edition format, all sources used to support the paper are referenced · In-text citations and reference list at the end of your paper are both included. |
20 |
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Sentences are clear, concise, and direct; tone is appropriate, spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct. |
20 |
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Total |
235 |
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