This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic Selection Topic selected is a macroeconomic issue that is timely, current and related to the learning objectives in the syllabus. Topic was submitted by the end of Module 2.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic Outline Topic outline includes at least six credible sources. Two of the six sources are from academic journals. Articles align with approved topic.

70.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0

Here are some other notes the instructor sent about the paper:

This week’s major Canvas assignment is selecting and supporting your paper topic.

Paper Topic

The focus of this assignment is to relate and analyze a current macroeconomic event, reported extensively in the last 12 months, to the basic principles of macroeconomics covered in this course. It is not acceptable to just regurgitate statistics or other people’s opinions. This is an expository paper. The paper should indicate that you have a clear understanding of theory learned in class and its application/operation in the ‘outside world.’

You need a topic that allows you to do this. You need to think seriously about what theory the text covers and make sure your topic fits into one of the models we will study. The index to each chapter we study in this regards is your “friend”. If you pick a topic that fits the textbook models in the assigned chapters, it is easy to write this paper answering the question you asked with these textbook models. The theoretical analysis and data in your references will support your analysis and your conclusions. They are not, nor are they substitutes for your analysis and conclusions. Remember two fundamental principles the 6 P’s and the KISS principle. 6 P’s is Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance and the KISS principle is Keep It Simple, Simon.

But first you need a topic. The 6 P’s and KISS principle definitely applies here.

There are 4 requirements

1. Your topic should be about some current macro-economic event or policy which will apply the macroeconomic concepts that we will study in this course. You should do some serious thinking about how your topic fits into these limitations before you finalize your topic.
2. From the 4 required articles’ information, organize a brief 2 paragraph statement about your topic which outlines how you proposed to explain or analyze the economic macroeconomic event or policy in your paper, USING THE MODELS and CONCEPTS from the assigned Macro-chapters in Arnold.
3. Make sure you gather four references from 4 authoritative articles, all dated within the last year, which provide information supporting your proposed topic. Objective, authoritative and accurate descriptions of the chosen topic are provided in academic journal articles, financial and economic publications such as the Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Economist, and in industry-specific publications. You can read these for free from the Hunt Library online.
4. Create an APA reference for each article and place all four in a reference section at the end of your topic proposal.