International Finance
Writing Assignment Handout
Econ 4432W International Finance
University of Minnesota
Spring Semester – 2012
Objective
The main objective of writing a term paper is giving you the opportunity to:
1. Apply the analytical skills and intuition obtained in the class to examine an issue in which you have special interest.
2. Induce critical thinking on your part, which involves integrating what you are learning and real world economic issues.
3. Learn how to write a formal paper to be read by other economists.
Instructions
The best way to get started is to begin by choosing a topic that interests you. You should then try to focus on a particular aspect of the topic you are considering and must ask specific questions that you think are important. The next step is to find suitable evidence, i.e., data and analytical tools, to explore the question at hand.
Your work must clearly state the question/problem you are trying to explain/solve and the methods in which you plan to do this. Also, note that mere reporting of facts is not enough. There must be some analytical/critical aspect in your paper, in which you give your own views and then validate those using logical and analytical tools.
The writing assignment includes revisions of drafts/proposals on which students receive feedback. It will consist of four parts. The first is a proposed topic, the second is an outline of the report, the third is a First Draft, and the fourth will be the Final Paper/Report. All writing assignments must be typed and turned in on the announced date in class. Only if you have a special circumstance and cannot make it to the class, you can ask my permission in advance to submit the assignment in an alternative way.
Along with each assignment, you are also required to submit the following:
• Past writing assignments. You must include all of your submitted writing materials along with all of the comments you received and your replies. Your
Econ 4432W International Finance
University of Minnesota
Spring Semester – 2012
Objective
The main objective of writing a term paper is giving you the opportunity to:
1. Apply the analytical skills and intuition obtained in the class to examine an issue in which you have special interest.
2. Induce critical thinking on your part, which involves integrating what you are learning and real world economic issues.
3. Learn how to write a formal paper to be read by other economists.
Instructions
The best way to get started is to begin by choosing a topic that interests you. You should then try to focus on a particular aspect of the topic you are considering and must ask specific questions that you think are important. The next step is to find suitable evidence, i.e., data and analytical tools, to explore the question at hand.
Your work must clearly state the question/problem you are trying to explain/solve and the methods in which you plan to do this. Also, note that mere reporting of facts is not enough. There must be some analytical/critical aspect in your paper, in which you give your own views and then validate those using logical and analytical tools.
The writing assignment includes revisions of drafts/proposals on which students receive feedback. It will consist of four parts. The first is a proposed topic, the second is an outline of the report, the third is a First Draft, and the fourth will be the Final Paper/Report. All writing assignments must be typed and turned in on the announced date in class. Only if you have a special circumstance and cannot make it to the class, you can ask my permission in advance to submit the assignment in an alternative way.
Along with each assignment, you are also required to submit the following:
• Past writing assignments. You must include all of your submitted writing materials along with all of the comments you received and your replies. Your
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