Applied Economics – Policy Paper

Section: 12-Matthew
Economic Issue: Unemployment and lack of skilled workers in the Philippines and why skilled employees choose to work abroad
Group Members:
1. Hannah Chua 4. Megan Chuatiamsing 7. Sonya Go
2. Rafael Chua 5.Kevson Lamadrid 8. Ralf Lim
3.Zachary Yeo 6. John James Yu

Rubric:
Content Analysis
(10 points) (10 points)
Answer is appropriate to the Accurately interprets
question. Content is factually evidence, statements,
correct. graphics, questions, etc.
Thoughtfully analyzes and
evaluates major alternative
points of view.
Organization Use of Language Score
(5 points) (5 points) (30 points)
Clear sense of order. Uses technical or economic
Established a thesis or topic terminology appropriately
sentence. Supporting points and correctly. No major
are presented in a logical grammatical or spelling
progression. errors.

Fair-mindedly follows where

evidence and reasons lead.

(7.60 – 10.00) (7.6 – 10.00) (3.76 – 5.00) (3.76 – 5.00)

Answer is appropriate to the Accurately interprets May lack a thesis sentence, Accurate word choice. No
question. Content may have evidence, statements, but points are presented in a more than 2 major errors and
one or two factual errors. graphics, questions, etc. logical progression. a few minor errors.

Offers analyses and

evaluations of obvious
alternative points of view.

Fair-mindedly follows where

evidence and reasons lead.

(5.10 – 7.50) (5.10 – 7.50) (2.51 – 3.75) (2.51 – 3.75)

Content relates peripherally
to the question; contains
significant factual errors.
Misinterprets evidence,
statements, graphics,
questions, etc.
Logic of argument is
minimally perceivable.
Points presented in a
seemingly random fashion,
but all support argument.
Ordinary word choice; use of
technical or economic
terminology avoided. Some
serious errors (but they do
not impair communication).
 Ignores or superficially
evaluates obvious alternative
points of view.

Regardless of the evidence or

reasons, maintains or defends
views based on self-interest
or preconceptions.

(2.60 – 5.00) (2.60 – 5.00) (1.26 – 2.50) (1.26 – 2.50)

Content unrelated to Offers biased interpretations Lacks clear organizational Limited vocabulary; errors
question. of evidence, statements, plan. Reader is confused. impair communication.
graphics, questions,
information, or the points of
view of others.

Ignores or superficially
evaluates obvious alternative
points of view.

Exhibits close-mindedness or
hostility to reason.

(0 - 2.50) (0 - 2.50) (0 – 1.25) (0 – 1.25)