EC 310 – MONEY, BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS
RUBRIC FOR PROJECT, Prepared by: Dr. ASIYE AYDILEK
Aspect / Task
Score
Comments
Introduction & Conclusion (0 – 15 points)
Topic is stated clearly, question is clear.
Introduction grabs readers’ attention.
Introduction represents the main arguments concisely.
Introduction should not include many arguments which are
not addressed in the analysis.
Conclusion clearly sums up results.
Conclusion should not focus on issues not discussed in the
analysis.
Conclusion points to further research and/or policy
implications
Literature review (0 - 10 points)
Well organized and focuses on questions
Relevance of literature to question is clear.
Economic Analysis (0 - 30 points)
Demonstrates independent thinking and critical reasoning.
Uses evidence to support arguments
Recognizes the limitations of tools
Uses appropriately the tools studies in this class (or other
classes) to perform a complete analysis
Makes sensible inferences
Uses also academic references
NOTE: Plagiarism results in a 0 on entire paper
Total # of points (100 points possible) :
General comments:
Exposition (0- 20 points)
Clear argument from beginning to end
Correct spelling and grammar. Well-constructed, clear and
easy to read sentences
Proper length of paper
Paragraphs well organized by thought and flow is logical
Smooth transition between ideas
No unnecessary repetitions
Economic terms and concepts clearly explained
Sources are referenced and cited correctly
No lengthy quotations from article
Data (0-10 points)
Data sources are clearly spelled out.
Datasets are described well.
Tables and Figures (0-10 points)
Well formatted, easy to follow, includes captions
Bibliography (0-5 points)
Properly cite sources in bibliography
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1. EC 310 – MONEY, BANKING AND
FINANCIAL MARKETS
RUBRIC FOR PROJECT, Prepared by: Dr.
ASIYE AYDILEK
Aspect / Task
Score
Comments
Introduction & Conclusion (0 – 15 points)
Topic is stated clearly, question is clear.
Introduction grabs readers’ attention.
Introduction represents the main arguments concisely.
Introduction should not include many arguments which are
2. not addressed in the analysis.
Conclusion clearly sums up results.
Conclusion should not focus on issues not discussed in the
analysis.
Conclusion points to further research and/or policy
implications
Literature review (0 - 10 points)
Well organized and focuses on questions
Relevance of literature to question is clear.
Economic Analysis (0 - 30 points)
Demonstrates independent thinking and critical reasoning.
Uses evidence to support arguments
Recognizes the limitations of tools
3. Uses appropriately the tools studies in this class (or other
classes) to perform a complete analysis
Makes sensible inferences
Uses also academic references
NOTE: Plagiarism results in a 0 on entire paper
Total # of points (100 points possible) :
General comments:
Exposition (0- 20 points)
Clear argument from beginning to end
Correct spelling and grammar. Well-constructed, clear and
easy to read sentences
Proper length of paper
4. Paragraphs well organized by thought and flow is logical
Smooth transition between ideas
No unnecessary repetitions
Economic terms and concepts clearly explained
Sources are referenced and cited correctly
No lengthy quotations from article
Data (0-10 points)
Data sources are clearly spelled out.
Datasets are described well.
Tables and Figures (0-10 points)
Well formatted, easy to follow, includes captions
