ECON 157 UCI Economics Book Report
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ECON 157 UCI Economics Book Report
Students are expected to research and select a book that deals with one of the “Development” issues covered in class.A full book review may concern only one book. Its length is about 1500-2000 words. Itshould give readers an engaging, informative, and critical discussion of the work. Thereview should follow the Guidelines below.
The review should consider (please use as your outline):
The intended audience for the book and who would find it useful
The background of the author(s)
The main ideas and major objectives of the book and how effectively these are accomplished
The context or impetus for the book – – political controversy, implications of the book for research, policy, practice, or theory
A comparison with other works on this subject
Constructive comments about the strength and weaknesses of the book
some suggestions:
White Man’s Burden – William Easterly
Poor Economics – Banerjee and Duflo
Good Economics for Hard Times – Banerjee
The Bottom Billion – Paul Collier
Why Nations Fail – Daron Acemoglu
Dead Aid – Dambisa Moyo
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality 95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support 91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology 58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score 50-85%
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality 0-45%
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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ECON 157 UCI Economics Book Report