Assignment International Economics
Submit a paper which is 2 pages in length (no more – no less), exclusive of the reference page. Paper should be double spaced in Times New Roman font (or its equivalent) which is no greater than 12 points in size. The paper should cite at least two sources in APA format. One source can be your textbook.
In Chapter 10 of the International Economics text we reviewed Exchange Rates and Exchange Rates Systems. Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay are members of MERCOSUR, a regional trade area that is trying to become a common market. What issues should they consider before they accept or reject a common currency?
Be sure to use APA formatting in your paper. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Papers will be assessed using this rubric. Please review the rubric to be clear on the assessment criteria.
Evaluation Rubric
Evaluation Dimensions
Performance Ratings
Needs Improvement Competent Exemplary Score
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Purpose
Does not clearly state the central purpose, arguments, or goals of the project; displays lack of focus or detail
Clearly identifies the central purpose, arguments, or goals of the project, but sometimes digresses
Effectively describes and explains the central purpose, arguments, or goals of the project; explanation is focused, detailed, and compelling
20%
Content
Content is unclear, inaccurate, and/or incomplete; support for the central purpose, arguments, or goals of the project is weak or poorly discussed; displays only rudimentary knowledge of the content area; reader gains few if any insights
Presents clear and appropriate information that adequately supports the central purpose, arguments, or goals of the project; demonstrates satisfactory knowledge of the content area; reader gains some insights
Presents balanced, significant, and valid information that clearly and convincingly supports the central purpose, arguments, or goals of the project; demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the content area; reader gains important insights
50%
Organization
Information/content is not logically organized or presented; topics/paragraphs are frequently disjointed and fail to make sense together; reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest
Information/content is presented in a clear and reasonable sequence; topic/paragraph transition is usually good with clear linkages for the most part; reader can generally understand and follow the line of reasoning
Information/content is presented in a logical, interesting, and effective sequence; topics flow smoothly and coherently from one to another and are clearly linked; reader can easily follow the line of reasoning
20%
Style and Tone
Writing is unengaging, and reader finds it difficult to maintain interest; tone is not consistently professional or suitable for an academic research project
Writing is usually engaging and keeps the reader’s attention; tone is generally professional and appropriate for an academic research project
Writing is compelling and sustains interest throughout; tone is consistently professional and appropriate for an academic research project
5%
Use of References
Most of the references are from sources that are not peer reviewed or professional, and have uncertain reliability; few if any appropriate citations are provided; reader doubts the validity of much of the material
Professionally legitimate references are generally used; clear and fair citations are presented in most cases; most of the information/content/evidence comes from sources that are reliable
Presents compelling evidence from professionally legitimate sources; attribution is clear and accurate; references are primarily peer-reviewed professional journals or other approved sources
5%
Final Comments
Adapted from IACBE International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
