BUSINESS POLICY I-CURRENT EVENTS GUIDELINE

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

o Find a current event article from an approved news source pertaining to business strategies of major U.S. and/or International companies, economics, government policy, or any other issue that will affect businesses strategic decisions.

o Write a 400-word essay that must include:

§ Introduction-a thesis that is clear, related to the article and focused on the material covered in class.
§ 1 or 2 paragraphs, each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.
§ Conclusion- YOUR OPINION on how this event has impacted this business' strategies, or how an external event will impact an industry or specific business. I will be looking for key words learned from the chapters discussed-relate it to the material we cover in class.

o If asked present in class a short 5 minute explanation of the article and how this event has impacted this business' strategies, or how an external event will impact an industry or specific business. I will be looking for key words learned from the chapters discussed-relate it to the material we cover in class.

APPROVED SOURCES:

o The Wall Street Journal, Women's Wear Daily, The Miami Herald, The Sun Sentinel, or a reputable on- line news source (CNN, WWD, Stylesight, Business week, Fortune, MSNBC, topix, associated press, reuters, Mergent,Markent R., US Dept of labor etc.) Can find them on Proquest.

ARTICLE DATING:

o The article must be current news.
o If the article is more than 30 days old from the assignment due date, it will not be accepted. Make sure the date is visible when making a copy of the article.

PROCEDURE:

o Use MLA format.
o All assignments must be double spaced and type written using a size 12 legible font such as Ariel or Times New Roman.
o Upload the assignment to the dropbox and make sure you have a link to the original article.
o Ensure that the date of the article is clearly identifiable.