Your IA in Economics is an important component of the course. You are required to write four commentaries on news reports about economic developments to demonstrate your understanding of economics concepts and theories. Our goal is to complete one commentary by the end of September, October and December with the final one focusing on Development Economics in early January.
Resources:
There is also an excellent article on the Moodle Site and an exemplar for you to view.
See Moodle: “Internal Assessment – how to get the best from it”
Suggested Format:
Introduction:
A short paragraph that sums up the article and introduces the theory/concept that will explain developments real or anticipated. If the article is making a prediction say whether or not this is supported by economic theory.
Body:
1. The …. (development/event/data) can be explained by the ….
2. Draw diagram and refer to this in you writing.
3. If there is a second focus add something like “In addition the …. (development/event/data) can be explained
by the ….”
4. Draw second diagram
Evaluation
Use CRAMPSS
Conclusion
Write a short summary.
Commentary Number 1
- Become familar with the rules and regluation governing the IA in Economics
- Read exemplars
- Foucs on the major concepts of Section 2 and research to find a suitable article
- Bookmark your article on Diigo and tag it “IA 2011″
- In the Description you need to identify the following so that I can then approve your article choice:
- The concepts or theories you will use to explain the article (2 concepts would be best)
- The exact diagram you will use e.g leftward shift of the demand curve
- Which CRAMPSS you will sue to evaluate.
- If I think you article has potential if will give it the “Thumbs Up” icon.
- I have an example for you here.
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