Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 112)
Media Assignment
Find a relevant article from newspapers, magazines, etc. that is related to at least one of the Macroeconomic topics we have covered this semester. Summarize the article and comment on how the article is related to what (topics) you have learned in this class.
Instructions:
• Group assignment
• Print out the article with source (s) (please make sure the instructor can easily follow the source and get to the article).
• Article dated no older than January 2014
• Writing is in at least 2 paragraphs with approximately 400 - 500 words
• Single space and font size 12
• Write the word count
While summarizing, it is very important that you pay attention to the following:
1. Organization and coherence of your writing
2. Structure of the sentences.
3. Grammar, spelling and punctuations
4. Format of your writing (margins, spacing, etc.)
Some Grading criteria:
• Relevance and appropriateness of the article to the class topics
• Using your own words to summarize the main ideas
• How good you follow the given instructions