Business Continuity.
\nWrite a brief summary demonstrating your understanding of what is involved in Business Continuity Planning.
\nInstructions and Grading Rubric
\nWriting Assignment for Contending Perspectives in Economics
\nThe tone of this short essay is that of an opinion editorial, it should target the average newspaper
\nreader- an educated individual who is not an expert in economics. You are to present an argument to back up an opinion you have using insights from two schools of thought studied this
\nsemester. You should fully explain the key economic ideas included in your essay.
\nYour final essay is due by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 30th via the submission folder on
\nTCU Online.
\nNo alternative submissions will be accepted. Technological problems are not a valid excuse for
\nlateness. Plan in advance, save your drafts in multiple places, double-check to see if your paper
\nactually uploads to the folder. Email it to me before the deadline if you are having difficulties.
\nLength: 4-6 pages
\nFormat: 12-point font. Double-spaced. 1\u201d margins on all sides. MLA formatting for in-text
\ncitations and the works cited page.
\nYour essay should be structured as follows:
\nLede: This is the introduction section of your op-ed; it is intended to entice the reader into
\nreading the full story. This section is normally the first one or two paragraphs, each paragraph 3
\n\u2013 6 sentences in length. It tells the reader the \u201cwho, what, when, where\u201d of your topic.
\nBrief Summary of Conclusion: This is the \u201cwhy\u201d or \u201cwhy care\u201d part of your op-ed. Yes, the
\nconclusion may seem out of place based on writing approaches you have used for other
\nassignments, but you do need to bring the conclusion more to the front for op-eds. It is normally
\n1 \u2013 2 paragraphs, each paragraph 2 \u2013 5 sentences in length. In many cases, authors will use a
\none-sentence paragraph to emphasize a particular aspect of the conclusion to ensure that the
\nreader gives the idea more attention.
\nEvidence\/Analysis: This section is should be 5\u2013 8 paragraphs in length. The paragraphs, while
\nstill short compared to more standard writing styles, are often a bit longer than those from the
\nLede and Summary of the Conclusion. This is because you are discussing examples and
\npresenting expert statements that support your Conclusion. Each paragraph should be 4-8
\nsentences in length.
\nConcentrate on economic theories and potential policy solutions rather than people. There will be
\nsome educational aspect to your presentation where some explanation of economic concepts may
\nbe necessary; however, be sure to live by the \u201cshow, don\u2019t tell\u201d mantra. Also, translate statistics
\ninto grounded numbers that can be easily digested by your reader.
\nAvoid using jargon, but if you must use jargon, pause to quickly define\u2014in two short sentences
\nor less\u2014the term and get back to your argument. Be sure to thoroughly explain any economic
\nconcepts you include. Remember your audience is a well-educated average person, but one who
\nhas not studied economics. I might understand what something means without much explanation,
\nbut I need you to demonstrate to me that you understand what a certain theory or concept means
\nand how that connects to your topic.
\nInstructions and Grading Rubric
\nWriting Assignment for Contending Perspectives in Economics
\nYou should use actual academic research found in scholarly journal articles to support your
\narguments.
\nConclusion: This is where you are to summarize the similarities between the two competing
\nperspectives you use to analyze your topic and explain how to go forward. All op-eds should be
\nforward-looking. That is, do not just explain that there is some problem to which we should find
\na solution. Offer a possible solution. This section is normally 1 \u2013 3 paragraphs, 3 \u2013 6 sentences in
\nlength.
\nYou are strongly encouraged to read examples of op-eds in news outlets such as: The Economist,
\nThe Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Financial Times,
\nBusiness Week, Forbes, and other widely respected national (or international) news outlets.
\nYou are welcome to submit your op-ed to me for comments about how to revise prior to the
\ndeadline. In order to receive comments from me, I must receive your draft one week prior to the
\ndeadline. No exceptions.
\nSample essay topics:
\n\u2022 Contending perspectives on the effectiveness of the war on drugs
\n\u2022 Contending perspectives on immigration policy
\n\u2022 Contending perspectives on the minimum wage debate
\n\u2022 Contending perspectives on the causes and consequences of business cycles
\n\u2022 Contending perspectives on free trade
\n\u2022 Contending perspectives about the underlying causes of social change
\n\u2022 Contending perspectives about 2nd amendment rights (gun control)
\n\u2022 Contending perspectives on the role of government in the economy
\nThese are merely some suggestions to give you an idea about appropriate topics. Please feel free
\nto write about any economic issue that interests you. If you have an idea but are unsure which
\nschools of thought are appropriate, please email me or come to my office hours to discuss- but
\ndon\u2019t wait until the day before it\u2019s due!
\nYou must submit a brief project proposal by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 5th. This proposal
\nis worth 5% of your grade.
\nThe proposal must include a 1-2 paragraph summary of the topic you are interested in discussing
\nincluding some preliminary facts related to your topic.
\nIn addition, you should include 3-4 paragraphs discussing why the schools of thought you have
\nchosen are useful to analyze your topic. These summaries should reference scholarly economic
\nresearch found in academic journals and reputable national and international news sources.
\nWikipedia, Investopedia, and other similar sources are not valid. You also should not cite your
\nlecture notes, but instead cite the assigned readings upon which those lectures are based. If you
\nare confused about which sources you should be using, you are always welcome to email me or
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