Q Final Writing Assignment Fall 20 This assignment includes an oral presentation, an Abstract (this includes all your sources and your synthesis statement-your conclusions) a summary of the chapter, and a Works Cited page. Oral Presentations are scheduled for Nov 30, Dec 2, Dec 7, Dec 9. The written assignment must be uploaded to Blackboard by Dec 21 (end of the day). Students will have an opportunity to submit one draft of the Abstract (available Nov 16-Nov 23) Goals and Objectives: This assignment improves students’ critical analysis of a topic, issue, or situation. With every assignment, students improve their thinking and writing skills. We have learned how to build a research project with step by step strategies. There are several phases that build a project. The final product solves problems, makes predictions, and offers realistic recommendations. This project includes: One chapter from Economics of Public Policies (Miller et al, 2014), Professional research (two outside sources) Team Project 20 % (investigates and researches a current issue using the strategies of Phases of Critical Reading and Team worksheet) Oral Presentation 20% (Class sessions Nov 30-Dec 9) The Final Writing Project Includes: Cover Page 5% (Title, synthesis statement Underlined) Abstract 30% ( One page document synthesizes all the sources and highlights your conclusions) Chapter Summary 20% (Includes Most Important Information, Key Ideas, Author’s Purpose) Works Cited Page 5% (APA format, Alphabetical Order) Teamwork COMPLETED: 20 pts. This project prepares students for the Final Writing Project-Individual Chapter Each team submits one copy Phases Critical Reading (10 pts) and Team Worksheet (10 pts). Use Bullets. Please submit by Nov 2 (end of the day) Cover Page 5 pts (see sample) Abstract Writing 30 pts-Critical Analysis and Synthesis 30 pts This one -page document demonstrates that students can review and assess more than one point of view and arrive at their own independent conclusions. UNDERLINE synthesis statement (conclusion). Chapter Summary 20 pts (“Chapter Title” (Economics of Public Policies, Miller et al. DATE) Works Cited Page 5 pts-APA format-Alphabetical Order Author (Last Name first). DATE. “Title of Chapter”. Title of Book. Publisher. City, State.(p #’s) Oral Presentations 20 pts (Nov 30-Dec 9) 8-12 minutes Chapter plus research. You are now an expert on the topic. You can introduce your work in any order. Students can share their screen and use a Power Point, a Word doc, or a PDF. Please include the following: One chapter plus two outside sources Your chapter-author's viewpoint (Author's purpose, Most Important Information and Key Ideas) Evaluate the Research and examine: Key Questions/Various points of view New evidence/Expose any bias or slant/Expose any misinformation Closing: Your final conclusions/Summation/Recommendations/Final Predictions If you are using Power Point/Word Doc/PDF Last Slide: Works Cited APA format