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Assignment Overview 作业概述
Due at the end of Unit 1, worth 20% of your final grade.
在单元1结束时到期，占最终成绩的20%。
- Title 标题: Choose an insightful, telling title for your newspaper analysis (Essay or Seminar) in Part I.
为第一部分的报纸分析（论文或研讨会）选择一个深刻、有说服力的标题。 - Format 格式: Double-spaced, revised, edited, proofread, with your name, teacher's name, and exact word count.
双倍行距，修订、编辑、校对，包含您的姓名、教师姓名和准确字数。 - Plagiarism 抄袭: Any plagiarism will trigger the MLS' ZERO TOLERANCE policy, which will go on your permanent academic record!
任何抄袭行为都将触发MLS的零容忍政策，这将记录在您的永久学术档案中！
Part I: Magazine Article Analysis 第一部分：杂志文章分析
Select a current magazine article related to demand and supply concepts. Your essay should be no less than 1000 words.
选择一篇与供需概念相关的时事杂志文章。您的论文应不少于1000字。
Success Criteria 成功标准:
- The article must be no more than 12 months old.
文章必须不超过12个月。 - Reflect an aspect of demand, supply, elasticity, or market interference.
反映需求、供给、弹性或市场干预的某个方面。 - Include a summary of the article and an explanation of demand and supply concepts.
包括文章摘要和对供需概念的解释。 - Show understanding of bias and reliability, supporting or refuting evidence from other sources.
显示对偏见和可靠性的理解，支持或反驳来自其他来源的证据。 - Include a graph to illustrate the demand and supply concept.
包含图表来说明供需概念。 - Written in paragraphs with proper conventions of language.
用段落书写，符合语言规范。
Writing Tips 写作技巧
Before planning your essay, consider these tips:
在规划论文之前，请考虑这些技巧：
- Introduction 引言: Include a hook, a clear topic sentence, and state your thesis/main idea. (Suggested: 150 words)
包括一个钩子、一个清晰的主题句，并陈述您的论点/主要观点。（建议：150字） - Body Paragraphs 主体段落: Each should start with a topic sentence, include detailed explanations, examples, and end with a clincher. (Suggested: 3 paragraphs, ~250 words each)
每段都应以主题句开头，包括详细解释、例子，并以总结句结尾。（建议：3段，每段约250字） - Conclusion 结论: Restate your thesis, summarize your points, and provide a closing thought. (Suggested: 100 words)
重申您的论点，总结要点，并提供结束语。（建议：100字）
Essay Plan - Cover Page 论文计划 - 封面页
Enter your cover page details. (This will be the entire first page of your downloaded Word file, centered both vertically and horizontally.)
输入您的封面页详细信息。（这将是您下载的Word文件的整页，垂直和水平居中。）
Essay Plan - Section Header 论文计划 - 章节标题
Enter your section header details. (This will appear at the top of page 2 in your downloaded file.)
Essay Plan - Detailed Outline 论文计划 - 详细大纲
Use the boxes below to plan your 1000‑word essay. Only the content you write will be included in the final downloaded file.
Introduction (Suggested: 150 words): Tip: Write your hook, then your topic sentence, then your thesis/main idea.
Body Paragraph 1 (Suggested: 250 words): Tip: Provide a clear topic sentence, explain your point, offer concrete examples, and finish with a clincher.
Body Paragraph 2 (Suggested: 250 words): Tip: Explain how low mortgage rates influence investor behavior and construction funding.
Body Paragraph 3 (Suggested: 250 words): Tip: Discuss the impact of demographic changes on housing demand.
Conclusion (Suggested: 100 words): Tip: Restate your thesis, summarize your key points, and provide a final insight or recommendation.
Citations & Formatting Tips 引用和格式化技巧
Proper citation is essential. Follow these APA guidelines:
正确的引用至关重要。请遵循这些APA指南：
Tips for Citations 引用技巧
- APA Format APA格式: Use APA format for both in-text citations and your reference list.
在文内引用和参考文献列表中都使用APA格式。 - Direct Quotes 直接引用: Enclose quotes in quotation marks and include page numbers.
将引文用引号括起来并包含页码。 Example (in-text) 例子（文内）: (Smith, 2023, p. 45) - Paraphrasing 释义: Credit the source without quotation marks.
不用引号标注来源。 Example (in-text) 例子（文内）: (Smith, 2023) - Reference List Entry 参考文献条目: List every source you used.
列出您使用的每个来源。
Example 例子: Smith, J. (2023). Economics Now: Understanding Demand and Supply. Publisher Name. - Formatting 格式: Use a separate "References" page at the end of your essay. Double-space all entries and use a hanging indent.
在论文末尾使用单独的"参考文献"页面。所有条目双倍行距，使用悬挂缩进。
Part II: Economic Systems Infographic 第二部分：经济体系信息图表
Below is an example infographic comparing Canada's economic system with two other countries.
以下是比较加拿大经济体系与其他两个国家的信息图表示例。
Example: Comparing Canada, Cuba, and Chad 示例：比较加拿大、古巴和乍得
Note: This infographic compares Canada, Cuba, and Chad in terms of average age of education, cost of education, and average years of schooling. Create your own unique comparison using reliable data sources!">
Note 注意: This infographic compares Canada, Cuba, and Chad in terms of average age of education, cost of education, and average years of schooling. Create your own unique comparison using reliable data sources! 此信息图表对比了加拿大、古巴和乍得在教育平均年龄、教育成本和平均受教育年限方面的情况。使用可靠的数据来源创建您自己独特的比较！