Research Paper Criteria

1. Choose a subject of social concern, which is of interest to you.

2. Research, utilizing a minimum of 4 sources (newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, interviews, etc.). All sources will be from 1999 or later. Be aware – Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.

3. Procedure:

A. Identify the problem.

B. Explore/examine the economics components therein (i.e. opportunity costs, demand/supply issues, government intervention, allocation of resources, various types of economies, etc.).

C. Discuss possible solutions

Explain why solutions are not possible.

4. This is a research paper, which may include opinions based on facts found in your research.

5. Your paper needs to be 4 - 7 pages in length, exclusive of the title and bibliography pages.

6. 2 1/2 days of in-class research time will be available to you – Jan. 27 - 29.

7. Papers are due at the beginning of class on February 1. EXCEPTIONS MUST BE ARRANGED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 29 !!! Notes from parents do not provide excuses. Feel free to call me at home if you have an emergency.

8. Papers must be presented in order to be eligible for an “A”. Papers will be presented to the class February 1 - 3. Presentations need to be limited to five minutes. Visual/audio aids are welcomed, but not required. Presentation order will be determined randomly, and volunteers will be appreciated!

9. To be eligible for full credit, papers must be typed and include a complete bib sheet. Hard copy is required - papers may not be emailed. Please do not use a plastic cover. Since the subject is Social Economics, each paper must examine the economic implications of a social problem.

10. Plagiarism is a serious issue. Please do not put either one of us in a position to have to deal with it. Your work must be your own work; information must have proper citation in the body of the document, as well as a bibliography reference.

11. This paper is your final exam for this course; it must be completed and turned in for you to receive a grade for the class.