Current Article Analysis 1
Students should choose a current (published within the last 30 days) article that is relevant to class discussion. Students can elect to report on different stories for each presentation or they can follow a single story for both current article assignments. They are encouraged to do additional research on the topic of interest so as to link the news story with what is learned in relevant class discussions. Students must relate classroom concepts to these real world issues, and present the same in a clear and coherent manner.Students are encouraged to be creative.You will be graded on content, originality, clarity, relevance, and creativity.
The written report (2-4 pages) should include:
a) a summary of the case
b) relevance to chapter concepts being studied
c) 3 suggested predictions/recommendations
*These 3 parts must be under separate (and clearly labeled) headings or paragraphs.*
Unit 1: Current Article Analysis 1
Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 50 Submitting a file upload
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Introduction
Students will use current news articles and connect to classroom discussion. Articles should come from credible online or print
news publications such as (but not limited to):
Newspapers:
1. The Wall Street Journal
2. The New York Times
3. The LA Times
4. The Chicago Tribune
5. The Washington Post
6. USA Today
Magazines:
1. BusinessWeek
2. Forbes
3. Fortune
4. Money
5. U.S. News
6. World Reports
7. The Harvard Business Review
Online Sources
1. CNN
2. BBC
3. Reuters
4. TechCrunch
5. Social Media Explorer
Directions
Students should choose a current (published within the last 30 days) article that is relevant to class discussion. Students can
elect to report on different stories for each presentation or they can follow a single story for both current article assignments.
They are encouraged to do additional research on the topic of interest so as to link the news story with what is learned in relevant
class discussions. Students must relate classroom concepts to these real world issues, and present the same in a clear and
coherent manner. Students are encouraged to be creative. You will be graded on content, originality, clarity, relevance, and
creativity.
The written report (2-4 pages) should include:
a) a summary of the case
b) relevance to chapter concepts being studied
Current Article Analysis Rubric (1) (1)
c) 3 suggested predictions/recommendations
*These 3 parts must be under separate (and clearly labeled) headings or paragraphs.*
Due Date:Sunday, 11:59p.m., CST.
