Submit a draft version of your Final Paper. If you submit this on time, you will receive comments and a preliminary grade for your paper. Upload a pdf or document file. Do not attach a google document link, I cannot access it. If you attach a google doc, I will not grade it and you will get a zero for this assignment.Your Final Paper Grade will be higher if you complete the suggested changes. If not, the grade you receive on the draft will be the grade for your Final Paper.Guidelines for Final Paper (Draft and Final Version):Use Times New Roman Font Style, Size 12.Double Spaced, 3000 words excluding tables, charts and references.Five point penalty for exceeding word limit or being under (100 words over or under ok!)Include a cover page with the following details: Your full name, Paper Title, Econ 100W Fall 2020.Include page numbers at the bottom of each page.Include clear sections and section headings.Here is the grading rubric I will use to grade your Drafts and Final Papers. You need to use this rubric to grade your peers draft as well.
NumberCriteria Excellent Adequate Needs Improvement1Introduction (5)Awakens and focuses interest on the writerâs agenda. Compelling. Presents an interesting idea, but has problems with clarity or focus. Does not attempt to generate interest. Serious problems with clarity or focus. 2Conclusion (5)Restates the thesis statement and summarizes findings. Does not introduce new topics. Summarizes findings. Does not introduce new topics. Does not summarize findings adequately, and introduces new topics. 3Thesis Statement (10)The writer has a well written thesis statement with a clearly defined question or argument. It includes both a main idea and controlling idea.The writer has a well written thesis statement; however, the question or argument is not clear. Includes a main idea but no controlling idea. Vague; general; ambiguous; or not included 4Assumptions (5)Includes logical underlying assumptions necessary to complete the research; questions assumptions that others have made Includes logical underlying assumptions necessary to complete the research Does not include assumptions 5Central Message (15)The paper stays focused on the Thesis Statement. The paper answers the âso whatâ question, and every section consistently relates back to the theis statement. The analysis is relevant to the central message. The Thesis Statement is clearly stated in the introduction, but the paper does not connect to it consistently. The paper attempts to answer the â
so whatâ question, but misses the mark in terms of presenting relevant analysis. Thesis is implied or not specific enough, and the paper does not connect back to it. The paper does not answer the âso whatâ question. 6Economic Analysis (20)The paper uses Economic Analysis consistently and correctly. There are no errors in economic theory and the authors knowledge of economics is apparent from the analysis. The paper uses correct Economic Analysis but it is not consistent. There are no errors in economic theory presented in the paper. The author has no economic analysis or incorrect economic analysis. There are errors in the economic theory presented.7In-text Citations (5)Every in-text source is cited consistently and appropriately.Most sources are cited appropriately. However citations are inconsistent. Most sources are either not cited or cited incorrectly. 8References and APA Style (5)Uses correct APA formatting and citation throughout, including a reference list. Makes some errors in APA formatting and/or citation, but includes a reference list. Makes many errors in APA formatting and citation. Reference list is lacking or has many errors. 9Continuity / transitions (5)Includes continuity within paragraphs and sections; includes transitions between sentences, paragraphs and sectionsIncludes continuity but inconsistent transitions between paragraphs and/ or sections. Lacks continuity or transitions. 10Sentences (5)Includes complete sentences; uses parallel construction; uses subject-verb agreement Includes complete sentences; uses subject- verb agreement Includes incomplete sentences; lacks subject- verb agreement 11Clarity (5)Uses active voice and professional tone to make it an easy read; engaging Uses a mixture of active voice and passive voice to make it readable, but with some effort Uses passive voice; awkward, convoluted, run-on sentences that make it difficult to read 12Writing mechanics (5)Less than 5 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation 5 to 10 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation More than 10 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation 13Tone (5)Uses precise, formal and professional languageUses clear, but imprecise language. A few informal sentences, but nothing that distracts the reader.Uses generalities, unsubstantiated claims, informal language and slang or is highly conversational. Full Points (5)No Points (0)14Is there a Road Map at the end of the introduction?YesNo15Is there a Cover Page with required details?YesNo16Are there page numbers?YesNo