Global Economics

Global Economics Final Assessment: Outline and RubricPurpose of this Assessment
Nations across the globe constantly make decisions that have not only national, but also a regional and
sometimes global impact. As we face the reality of growing globalization, it becomes more and more
important to understand nations as global players with unique perspectives, goals and strategies.
Exploring the political, legal, economic and cultural systems of a country can help us to first, understand
the economic decisions it makes, second understand its position as a global player, and third – to search
for opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration. This assignment is designed as a thorough
research on a foreign country that will encourage you to substantively analyze that country’s systems
and explore possibilities for partnerships with the USA.
Items Required for Submission
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6-8 page paper (cover page, reference list and appendices do not count toward the minimum
paper length)
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Global Economics Final Assessment: Outline and Rubric
Step ONE: Overview
For this assignment you need to complete thorough research on a country of your choice and present
your findings on all important global economy characteristics of that country as well as explore
opportunities for collaboration between that country and the USA. Your proposal should (1) outline the
most important findings about the country of your choice, (2) scan the current US economy and (3)
provide a recommendation for collaboration between the two countries. Your proposal should be
written in the form of a paper that strictly follows the ​APA rules for formatting​ and c​ itations​. You need
to start with a title page and include a reference list. You need to use a minimum of ​8 different
references​ to support your arguments and recommendations, of which minimum 4 references are
academic and minimum 4 references are to established professional organizations.
Step TWO: Preparation
For this assignment, you are expected to demonstrate your knowledge of global economics by critically
analyzing a country of your choice. As you prepare to evaluate this country, review the competency
content to better understand the key topics that were noted. In addition, you will want to consider
conducting some in-depth research about the country you selected and identify the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the country you chose.
Step THREE: Write Your Paper
The following outlines the structure of this paper:
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Title Page ​(Using APA)
Introduction ​(1 paragraph)
○ Describe briefly the purpose of the research paper and your goals for it.
General Country Research ​(minimum 1.5 pages)
○ Present your country of choice and explain what draws your interest to it.
○ Present your research findings about the political, economic, legal and cultural systems
in your country of choice.
○ Present an analysis of the country that emphasizes the advantages and disadvantages it
faces as a global player.
Country Current Economy Research ​(minimum 1.5 pages)
○ Present an overview of the prominent resources and industries in the country.
○ Note if your country uses a floating or fixed foreign exchange rate system.
○ Briefly discuss how trade balances and capital flows impact domestic savings and
interest rates.
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Summarize your research finding on the international trade the country engages with,
on the Foreign Direct Investments in and out of the country, and the current import and
export trends.
○ Present your analysis of the current global economic status of the country emphasizing
both advantages you have identified as well as potential weakness and or threats the
country is facing.
Current US Economy Overview ​(minimum 0.5 page)
○ Describe briefly the current economic situation in the USA.
○ Identify two prominent economic factors the USA is currently facing, such as issues,
challenges, advances, innovations, etc.
Global Collaboration Opportunities ​(minimum 2 pages)
○ Research the current global collaboration between your country of choice and the USA
and present your major findings.
■ Are there any tariffs or quotas between these countries
○ Based on your research of the current US economy and your research on the country of
your choice, recommend one new way, in which the two countries can collaborate in a
mutually beneficial way.
○ Develop an argument for the benefits both countries could gain through your proposed
collaboration opportunity.
○ Identify how the two countries can address together one ethical or sustainability
challenge.
○ Identify the type of US companies (e.g. industry, product, service, etc.) that can benefit
from such collaboration and explain why.
Conclusion ​(1 paragraph)
○ Conclude your research with a summary of your major findings and ideas.
References
○ Include a minimum of 8 different references are used throughout the paper in-text and
within the References page. At least 4 of the 8 references should be academic and the
other 4 should come from established and reputable organizations. Examples of some
possible resources can be seen at the Research Resources link below. All APA rules for
paper formatting, citing and references should be followed.
Step FOUR: Complete Checklist for Submission
Before you submit your work, check to see if you have met the criteria noted below. Did you:
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Ensure your paper includes an introduction that clearly describes the goals of the research paper?
Clearly explain your choice of the country you selected?
Substantively address the political, economic, legal, and cultural system of the country you
selected?
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Provide a thorough argument on the advantages and disadvantages the country has as a global
player?
Include research with evidence on the country’s resources, industries, international trade, and
FDIs?
Present the advantages and weaknesses of the current global economic status of the country?
Clearly explain the current US economic situation with two current and prominent economic
factors?
Examine the global collaboration between your selected country and the US with a
recommendation?
Explain the benefits of collaboration between the country of your choice and the US?
Include an approach to an ethical or sustainability challenge, and note US companies that could
take advantage of this collaboration?
Verify your conclusion is a reminder of the goals of the paper, provides a summary of findings, and
presents key ideas previously noted in the paper?
Utilize a minimum of 8 sources with 4 being academic and 4 from reputable and established
organizations?
Follow all APA rules including using in-text citations and proofread for any writing mechanics
issues?
Verify your paper is between 6 – 8 pages in length (not including the title page and references
page)?
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Step FIVE: Submit Your Work
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Your completed files should be submitted through the Final Assessment page of your competency.
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Please note, for files smaller than 10MB (e.g., most Word documents), use the corresponding
“+UPLOAD STUDENT FILE” button to upload your Final Assessment documents. For larger files of
any type (e.g., voice over PowerPoint files, video presentations), please use the optional TEXT
EDITOR to provide a URL where your tutorial faculty can download your file.
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How you create a download URL is up to you, but various free online providers, including Google
Drive and Dropbox, offer this service. Please make sure that the URL you provide can be accessed
by anyone with the link. For further instructions on how to create public links for uploaded files,
consult the support pages for your chosen provider.
List of Templates/Resources Needed
The following resources may provide some support to assist you with your paper:
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APA rules for formatting
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APA rules for citations
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Research Resources
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Scoring Rubric for Final Assessment
Criterion
Introduction
General
Country
Research
Country
Current
Economy
Research
EMERGING
The purpose of the
research is not
clearly described
and the goals for
the paper are not
well stated.
The choice of
country is not
explained. Findings
about the political,
economic, legal and
cultural systems in
the country of
choice are briefly
presented. No
argument is
presented on the
advantages and
disadvantages the
country has as a
global player.
Findings about the
resources,
industries,
international trade
and FDIs in the
country are not
presented. A
minimal argument
is presented on the
advantages and
weaknesses of the
current global
economic status of
the country.
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DEVELOPING
The purpose of the
research is not
described or the
goals for the paper
are not well stated.
PROFICIENT
The purpose of the
research is
somewhat
described or the
goals for the paper
are not well stated.
The choice of
The choice of
country is
country is
somewhat
explained. Findings
explained. Findings about the political,
about the political, economic, legal and
economic, legal and cultural systems in
cultural systems in
the country of
the country of
choice are
choice are
presented. A
somewhat
thorough argument
presented. Minimal is presented on the
argument is
advantages and
presented on the
disadvantages the
advantages and
country has as a
disadvantages the
global player.
country has as a
global player.
Findings about the
Findings about the
resources,
resources,
industries,
industries,
international trade international trade
and FDIs in the
and FDIs in the
country are
country are
somewhat
presented with
presented. A brief
sufficient evidence.
argument is
A thorough
presented on the
argument is
advantages and
presented on the
weaknesses of the
advantages and
current global
weaknesses of the
economic status of current global
the country.
economic status of
the country.
EXEMPLARY
The purpose of the
research is clearly
described and the
goals for it are well
stated.
The choice of
country is clearly
explained. Findings
about the political,
economic, legal and
cultural systems in
the country of
choice are clearly
presented. A
substantive
argument is
presented on the
advantages and
disadvantages the
country has as a
global player.
Findings about the
resources,
industries,
international trade
and FDIs in the
country are clearly
presented with
sufficient evidence.
A substantive
argument is
presented on the
advantages and
weaknesses of the
current global
economic status of
the country.
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Current US
Economy
Overview
Limited discussion
of the current
economic situation
in the USA and
prominent
economic factors in
the country.
Global
Collaboration
Opportunities
The current global
collaboration
between the USA
and the country of
choice is not
presented. The
benefits of the
proposed
collaboration are
not explained. An
approach to an
ethical or
sustainability
challenge is not
included.
Conclusion
Only the goals for
the paper are
recapped without
the findings and
ideas.
APA/Sources
5 references or less
are used
throughout the
paper, none are
academic. APA
rules for paper
formatting, citing
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The current
economic situation
in the USA is
somewhat
discussed or two
current prominent
economic factors
are identified and
explained.
The current global
collaboration
between the USA
and the country of
choice is somewhat
presented. The
benefits of the
proposed
collaboration are
somewhat
explained. An
approach to an
ethical or
sustainability
challenge is
minimally noted,
and US companies
that can take
advantage are
briefly minimally
discussed.
Only findings or
only ideas are
shared.
The current
economic situation
in the USA is
discussed and​ t​ wo
current prominent
economic factors
are identified but
not explained.
The current
economic situation
in the USA is clearly
discussed and ​ ​two
current prominent
economic factors
are identified and
explained.
The current global
collaboration
between the USA
and the country of
choice is presented
and a
recommendation is
stated. The benefits
of the proposed
collaboration are
explained. An
approach to an
ethical or
sustainability
challenge is
outlined, and US
companies that can
take advantage are
briefly discussed.
7 or 6 references
are used
throughout the
paper, 2 or less are
academic. APA
rules for paper
formatting, citing
Minimum 8
different
references are used
throughout the
paper, 3 or less are
academic.
Reference list is
The current global
collaboration
between the USA
and the country of
choice is presented
in detail and a
recommendation is
stated. The benefits
of the proposed
collaboration are
explained
thoroughly. An
approach to an
ethical or
sustainability
challenge is
presented, and US
companies that can
take advantage are
identified and
discussed.
A reminder of
goals, a summary
of findings and
ideas are
presented.
Minimum 8
different
references are used
throughout the
paper, 4 are
academic.
Reference list is
Brief summary of
findings and ideas
are presented.
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Writing
Mechanics
and references are
not followed.
and references are
followed with many
errors.
The paper is
written with many
grammar or writing
mistakes. It doesn’t
have a good
structure with
logical flow of
argumentation.
Content of the
paper is 30% too
short or long.
The paper is
written with many
grammar or writing
mistakes. It has an
adequate structure
with a somewhat
logical flow of
argumentation.
Content of the
paper is 20% too
short or long.
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included in the
paper. All APA rules
for paper
formatting, citing
and references are
followed with a few
errors only.
The paper is
written with few
grammar or writing
mistakes. It has a
good structure with
logical flow of
argumentation.
Content of the
paper is 10% too
short or long.
included in the
paper. All APA rules
for paper
formatting, citing
and references are
followed.
The paper is
written with no
grammar or writing
mistakes. It has a
good structure with
logical flow of
argumentation.
Content of the
paper is 6 – 8 pages
in length.
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