What to include in a project proposal:
Project proposals should be written with complete sentences in a paragraph. See more details in the Project Proposal Instructions below. This should not be a bullet-pointed list.
Group Project -- Project description
As discussed in the syllabus, you will submit a project for this class. The group project is worth 50 points. You will choose a topic in global economics covered this semester and do a presentation on the topic. The specific format of the final project will be given.
The topic for the project can be any global current event or an issue related to the topics learned in global economics class in any one of the following regions:
Format of project proposal
The proposal should be double-spaced & typed and is due on Oct 9th. The proposal should not be more than 200 words. The proposal will be turned in online on iCollege under Assessments/Assignments.
Note: Please send me an email with the names of the members of your group by Oct 2nd.
Final project presentation (due on Nov 5th)
On the topic chosen for your project proposal, your group will do further research and work on a presentation.
You can do a PowerPoint presentation, video, visual, audio-visual, infographics, skit, etc., on the chosen topic. Just think about how you will do a presentation in front of an audience. The completed presentation will be uploaded on iCollege. I will create a discussion board for the presentation. All class students will be able to see all the presentations and give their feedback.
Time duration for each group presentation: 10 minutes (The uploaded presentation with an explanation on the topic must not exceed 10 minutes.)
Grading criteria
The total points for the presentation are 35 points. The grades will be distributed as per the criteria given below:
Topic discussion with the instructor: 4 points
Library appointment and research: 10 points
In the ECON research guide link, go to the Need help? page to schedule an appointment. Resources for economics-related topics - Econ Research - GSU Library Research Guides at Georgia State University
Final discussion with the instructor: 3 points
Total grade point distribution
Topic discussion with the instructor after submitting the project proposal: 4 points
Library research appointment: 10 points
Final meeting with the instructor to discuss the progress closer to the presentation date: 3 points
Final presentation rubric: 18 points
Total points: 35 points
Topic discussion with the instructor: 3 points
Library appointment: 4 points
Rubrics grading: 18 points
See Group Presentation Rubric
Please feel free to contact me with questions regarding the same.