BUAD 420 Homework 5-Research Project Fall. 2022
International Business
(Due: December 8th, 2022)
Topic: United States’ International trade with rest of the world or any chosen country outside North America in a selected commodity (both export and import) covering at least 10 years’ data (starting 2010) from any authentic source to explain the trade balance situation and its impact on the economy. (25 Points)
(Paper Due: December 8th, 2022 (last day of class) during university hours or other time depending on availability of judges).
Use the text and the information you get from the Internet to complete this assignment. Attach at least three of your internet search printout behind your typed paper (Double space; 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margin all around, APA-American Psychological Association or MLA-Modern Language Association style). The organization of the paper should reveal professionalism. Your printout must support the information in your paper. The length of the paper should not exceed 10 pages without attachments/appendix.
In your write-up/discussion, try to relate as many concepts as possible that you have learnt in this course. Correct grammar and spelling are important consideration. All the references and websites visited should be clearly mentioned in the Reference List for verification if necessary.
International trade data/information can be collected from United Nations and/or any other governmental sources such as Department of Commerce visiting their websites. United Nations Statistics Division- Commodity Trade Statistics Database (COMTRADE) website is: http://comtrade.un.org/db/
Good Luck.
Hints: After getting into the website,
From UNcomtrade → Data Query → Express Selection → SITC: Rev.2 0r 3 and then Select Commodity, Reporter, Partners, Years, Trade Flow → Submit Query → Printable Format → Save data to use later.
Following Rubric to apply for any written assignment/answer to question.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC
ALI- UMES
Content Criterion
Poor [3 – 4 pts]
Fair [5 – 6 pts]
Good [7 – 8 pts]
Excellent [9 – 10 pts]
Content
– Content is incomplete.
– Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
– Pertinent information is not adequately included.
– Appropriate terms were not used
– Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
– Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
– 50-60% of pertinent information is included
– Appropriate terms are sometimes used
– Content is accurate and persuasive.
– Major points are stated.
– 70-80% of pertinent information is included
– Terms are properly used
– Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
– Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
– 90-100% of pertinent information is included
– Terms are properly spelled and used
Coherence Criterion
Poor [1 -2 pts]
Fair [2 – 3 pts]
Good [3 – 4 pts]
Excellent [4 – 5 pts]
Coherence
– Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
– Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
– Introduction or conclusion is completely missing
– Structure of the answer is not easy to follow.
– Paragraph transitions need improvement.
– Introduction or conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow with the body of the answer.
– Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
– Paragraph transitions are present.
– Introduction and conclusion are logical.
-Structure of the answer is clear and easy to follow.
– Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the answer.
– Introduction and conclusion are logical and flow with the body of the answer.
Grammar, Punctuation Criterion
Poor [1 pts ]
Fair [1 – 2 pts]
Good [2 – 3 pts]
Excellent [3 – 4 pts]
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
– Answer/write-up contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
– Language used has jargon or unprofessional tone.
– Answer contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
– Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or unprofessional tone.
– Rules of grammar usage and punctuation are followed with minor errors; spelling is correct.
– Language is clear with some caveats in sentence structure
– Rules of grammar usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
– Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.