Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examine and review today's global economy through critical analysis of differing perspectives. Develop techniques and strategies for clear and effective written and oral communication of economic ideas. Improve critical and analytical thinking via the application of core principles to news stories or other economic data in writing and presentations. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

Two instructors are teaching Part A and Part B.

Objectives
Improve reading, writing, and oral skills in economics: graph analysis, summaries, op-eds, critiques, essays, presentations

1. Write in economics genres (graphs, op-eds, essays, responses)
2. Use APA referencing
3. Deliver presentations
4. Communicate economic concepts
5. Engage in professional debates

 Overview

In Part B of the course, we will take the basic skills developed in Part A and apply them to the central objective of academic writing: changing how your readers think about the world. This requires we first recognize that academic writing is not a solitary exercise in dumping observations on your reader. It involves participating in an existing conversation. We then must appreciate how various writing ‘moves’ empower you to effectively navigate this conversation. The main objective of Part B is to produce a short essay, on a topic of your choice, that embodies the moves learned throughout the semester.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Develop writing and oral communication skills in economics; practice peer review and collaboration; participate in debates and expert presentations; apply Econ 103, 105, 201 concepts with focus on improving communication skills based on the table below:

Skill/Knowledge	Competency Level (Approaching)	Competency Level (Extensive)
APA style		X
Objective vs. subjective writing		X
Basic grammar (subject-verb agreement, parts of speech, passive vs. active voice, sentence structure, punctuation, conditional sentences, compound/complex sentences, verb tenses)		X
Conciseness in writing	X
Paraphrasing using APA		X
Summarizing articles		X
Summarizing visual data/graphs		X
Paragraph writing (introductions, body, conclusions)		X
Persuasion	X
Writing thesis statements		X
Writing overview for graph description		X
Language for graph description		X
Argumentation	X
Substantiating arguments/referencing according to APA		X
Writing introduction paragraphs		X
Writing conclusion paragraphs		X
Developing logical arguments	X
Connecting arguments to persuade a point	X
Counterarguments	X
Logical flow in writing		X
Coherence in writing		X
Using signposts for cohesion and coherence		X

AI Policy

While AI tools can support your writing development, they are not allowed during assignments.

Helpful (but not permitted during assignments) AI tools:

1. Grammarly – Checks grammar/spelling with suggestions and explanations.
2. ProWritingAid – Analyzes writing style, readability, and grammar.
3. Hemingway Editor – Highlights complex sentences, passive voice, and readability issues.
4. LanguageTool – Grammar and spell checker supporting multiple languages.

E-Portfolios

This is a private space for communication between you, your instructor, your TA, and the Writing Workshop TA.

Purpose:

• Receive personalized feedback and resources
• Respond to feedback here as part of your participation grade

Grading

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Tutorials

Tutorials will guide you through exercises (from the textbook’s e-resources) that are related to the prior week’s lecture and that will help you complete that week’s assignment. The exercises generally involve reading, answering questions, and writing. The assignment is written and submitted in the second tutorial of the week.

REQUIRED READING:

REQUIRED READING NOTES: