Assignment 1: Final Argument Paper

Using the information from the PowerPoint presentation you created in Module 3, write an Argument Paper that takes a position on the issue you selected. (1. Should people under 18 be subjected to legal curfews or restricted driving privileges?)  Be sure to include an explanation of the topic, possible viewpoints on the topic, your selected position on the topic, and appropriate evidence to support both your position and that of your possible opponents. Avoid the errors in reasoning that we have studied during the past five weeks by providing your argument in a logically defensible form.

Directions:

1. Provide a summary introduction that succinctly identifies and explains the chosen issue, including key terms.
2. Identify and explain one argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue; either summarize an existing argument or construct an original one.
3. Identify and assess the type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. This will include identifying premises and conclusions.
4. Analyze the evidence by explaining how the evidence logically supports or fails to support the argument’s conclusion, and critically evaluate the argument for any reasoning errors, accurately align the argument with the selected topic, and describe the source of the argument.
5. Next, identify and explain one counter argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue and related to the first argument; either summarize an existing argument or construct an original one.
6. Identify and assess the type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. This will include identifying premises and conclusions.
7. Analyze the evidence by explaining how the evidence logically supports or fails to support the argument’s conclusion, and critically evaluate the argument for any reasoning errors, accurately align the argument with the selected topic, and describe the source of the argument.
8. Critically assess which of the two arguments is superior; defend the judgment by explaining how and why. Explain the value of critical-thinking analysis in reaching this final conclusion.
9. Apply current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and format of text, citations, and references. Professionally present the position using good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Submit your Argument Paper in Microsoft Word document format to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox by Saturday, July 26, 2014.   

Macroeconomics Assignment

10 Principles of Economics

Using the 10 Principles of Economics below, you must research and find an article (2 to 3 pages in length) on a current macroeconomic issue that will impact your current or future career and the macro economy. The article must be from a credible economic or business journal, magazine or newspaper which contains at least one of the principles.

1. People Face Tradeoffs

2. The Cost of Something is What you Give Up to Get It

3. Rational People Think at the Margin

4. People Respond to Incentives

5. Trade Can Make Everyone Better Off

6. Markets Are Usually a Good Way to Organize Economic Activity

7. Governments Can Sometimes Improve Market Outcomes

8. A Country’s Standard of Living Depends on its Ability to Produce Goods and Services

9. Prices Rise When the Government Prints Too Much Money

10. Society Faces a Short-Run Tradeoff between Inflation and Unemployment

Potential business resources:

• The Wall Street Journal
• Business Week
• Newsweek
• Forbes
• Fortune
• The Economist
• Etc.

Instructions: (APA STYLE)

You must identify one or more of the 10 economic principles in your selected article.

Summarize (500 words) the article in your own words using information from the article and your own knowledge about the topic. Organize your paper based on the outline below:

1) COVER PAGE

Cover page should include the following items:

• A running head

• Title of paper

• Student’s name

• College name

• Course name

• Professor’s name

• Date

2) ABSTRACT (page #2)

• Keep it brief and be concise

3) BODY HEADINGS (use this outline format)

• ISSUE/PROBLEM

Identify and state the problem/issue in one or two clear and succinct sentences. Make sure that your audience knows what you’re going to talk about!

• IMPACTS ON MACROECONOMY AND PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Describe how the issue will impact some area of the macro economy and on you or your selected professional career.

• SOLUTIONS AND ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES

What solutions are mentioned in the article? You should incorporate your principles in this section. I want to see more than a list. You should explain how your selected principle(s) applies by supporting it with information from the article.

• OPINION

Do you agree with the article and what do you recommend?

4) REFERENCE PAGE

5) PRESENTATION DELIVERY

Prepare a power point presentation of your summary. You should use as many picture as possible to describe the principle (s), in this presentation. It should be creative arts, but keeping economics throughout the entire theme. It should be funny, but tells the story!

10 Principles of Economics Assignment

Grading Rubric

Create a risk assessment matrix table for the purchase and integration of six new web servers for a start-up Internet firm. Include a brief (1-2 page) description of rationale for risk ranking (1 thru 5, or very low to very high) and probability determination.  The assignment must be in APA format with academic or credible APA format list of a minimum 3 references. Work must be 100% original and will be checked for plagiarism before the final payment is made. See the attached sample of a Risk Assessment Matrix must be used as the format for this assignment.   Due 5pm North America Central Standard Time                

ACCOUNTING HOMEWORK