Submission 1 Assignment

 Assignment Details

As an employee of a company  that is considering investing in a foreign economy, you have been asked  to research a country and make a presentation to your colleagues about  an area of economic concern in the country.   

Select a country in Africa, Asia, or Latin America to research.   
Select 1 of the following economic concerns to research:   

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)   
Unemployment   
Inflation   
Quantities of specific goods and services   
Exports and imports

Research data sets for the one economic concern within the country that you have chosen.   
Prepare 1 presentation consisting of 10-12 Power Point slides and answer the following questions:   

What are 2–3 relationships between the economic concern you selected and that specific country’s economy?   
Support your discussion of the trends with statistical evidence. 

Use graphs and/or data tables of the variables you chose in the discussion.  

What trends do you see in the data sets? Please explain.   
Cite all of your sources and include a reference list 

Your  research and slides will form the basis for your Unit 8 Submission  Assignment paper, so please be sure to be careful and thorough in your  research. 

Present your information, with appropriate  pictures/graphics, in a PowerPoint presentation. The main topics or  bullet points should appear on the slides with supporting visuals, while  the Speaker Notes area (the box located at the bottom of each slide  which allows you to type in notes) should be used to go into more depth  regarding these main topics. Make sure the notes include information  from the sources you have discovered in your research. This is very  important element of your assignments as it will provide both you and  your audience with supporting explanations that the bullet posts simply  can’t convey.

Your presentation should consist of a minimum of 12  slides of content, and the following: a title slide, an introductory  slide, a conclusions slide, and a references slide. 

Use the following resources for assistance:  

Access the template provided, or create your own slideshow following the requirements listed above.  
Refer to the Microsoft Office website for assistance with  PowerPoint:  https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Basic-tasks-for-creating-a-PowerPoint-presentation-efbbc1cd-c5f1-4264-b48e-c8a7b0334e36.    
The Smarthinking resource is also available to assist in the basics of the PowerPoint tool.

Use  at least two sources when researching information to support your  argument. Remember to use credible, current sources to support your  presentation. Use APA reference and citation format for the sources that  you use. Place citations on the relevant slides with one or two slides  at the end for your reference list.

Grading Criteria

  Grading Criteria Proficient Descriptor Points  Identifies country and economic concern • Identifies the selected country in Africa, Asia, or Latin America
• Identifies  one economic concern within the target country; such as gross domestic  product (GDP), unemployment, inflation, quantities of specific goods and  services, or exports and imports    10  Economic Concern • Describes the economic concern that is occurring in the target country. (10 points)
• Discusses 2-3 relationships between the economic concern and the target country’s economy. (20 points)
• Utilizes graphs and/or data tables from credible sources to document the economic concern. (10 points)
• Includes  speaker notes that provide details on the economic concern and the  relationships between the economic concern and the country’s economy (20  points)    60  Interpretation and Analysis • Explains trends noted in the data sets regarding the economic concern. (20 points)
• Uses graphs, tables and statistical evidence to present economic data (10 points)
• Includes  speaker notes that provide details on the economic concern and the  relationships between the economic concern and the country’s economy (20  points)    50  Presentation Layout • Presentation consists of 10 – 12 slides.
• Sequences information logically with smooth transitions to connect key points. 
• Applies tone, style, examples, and vocabulary relevant to the intended audience. 
• Uses  design elements to reinforce main points and to maximize audience  understanding, including: graphics, multimedia, color, text font,  adequate spacing, headings, and subheadings.     10  Credibility • Utilizes credible information sources (a minimum of 2).
• Information  sources are clearly identified and properly cited and referenced using  APA Style. Citations appear on the relevant slides with one or two  slides at the end for the reference list.    10  Grammar & Mechanics • Presentation is clear, well-articulated, and free from grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.    10  Total    150