Economics Assignemnt: State and Local Public Finance
For this assignment, create a title page that includes your name and the first three lines in the heading above. Use an 11 point font size and standard margins for the document. Indent the first word of every paragraph and use single-spacing.
For this assignment you will create a problem statement concerning the proposal to relocate the Columbus Crew to Austin, Texas. A problem statement is one page (three to four short paragraphs) and formal. Conciseness is highly valued.
1. Begin by reviewing the link in Carmon on how to write anop-ed piece.
2. Assume your target audience is the readers of the Columbus Dispatch.
3. Begin by providing some background for the problem you are addressing.
4. Then describe the problem and your proposed solution.
5. Your op-ed paper should be between 500 and 800 words. The 800 word limit is a hard ceiling.
6. Normally you would not have to formally cite your sources in an op-ed piece, but since this is an academic exercise you should provide a works cited list and citations for any information that you use in your document. Use the MLA format for your citations. (A link for the MLA format can be found on Carmen.)
Instructions Followed all instructions Followed almost all instructions Followed most instructions Followed some instructions Did not follow instructions
Grammar 0-2 errors 3-4 errors 5-6 errors 7-8 errors 9 or more errors
Citations All information correctly cited in the MLA format All information correctly cited in the wrong format 1-3 missing citations or missing works cited page, in the MLA format 1-3 missing citations or missing works cited page, wrong format 4 or more missing citations
Clarity Clearly written and on topic Mostly clear and on topic Somewhat clear or tendencies to get off topic Not clear, but mostly on topic Not clear and off topic
Critical Thinking Demonstrates a clear understanding of the concepts Demonstrates a good understanding of the concepts Demonstrates a moderate understanding of the concepts Demonstrates a familiarity with the concepts Does not demonstrate an understanding of the concepts.