ECON 210 Research Paper Checklist
The
objective of the assignment is to demonstrate the application of
microeconomic theory as presented in Arnold to a current topic you have
chosen. It is the application of the theory that is important; this is
not just a research paper which describes a current situation with some
economic features.
The
selected topic must be one that relates to microeconomics; that is, any
of the subjects listed in the Arnold table of contents under
microeconomics, for example, market failure. Macroeconomic topics and
analysis are not acceptable for a micro class.
The
paper should not be long. Provide enough information and detail on your
chosen topic to serve as the basis for economic analysis. The topic must
be relatively current; an analysis of some past event is not
acceptable.
Show
how the theory you’ve learned from the course and presented in Arnold
applies to or explains the current situation. The analysis need not be
complex, but must include a written explanation and a graphical analysis
similar to those used throughout Arnold. Basically, you are just
selecting the appropriate tools from Arnold and showing how they apply
to a specific situation.
Write a short conclusion. This might include some predictions for the future.
The paper should include the following:
Title page
Insert page numbers. A Running Head is fine but not necessary.
Abstract – not required but OK if desired
Table of Contents – not required
Section Headings – strongly encouraged
Citations – cite all references in the body of the text and in the Reference list.
Plagiarism – Do not copy text from another author or Web source unless it is quoted.
Appendices – Not necessary but may be appropriate for raw data.
Resources on APA Style
American Psychological Association: Learning APA Style (see The Basics of APA Style tutorial)
Purdue OWL: General APA Guidelines (General format of APA research papers, in-text citations, and reference page)
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