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Week 1: Topic Selection and Initial Research Objective: Choose a specific topic from the list below and conduct preliminary research. Topics to Choose From: What’s Special

Assignment Overview

This assignment will guide you through a five-week analysis of topics in International Financial Management, culminating in a final report. Each week focuses on specific tasks designed to build your research, analytical, and writing skills progressively.

Week 1: Topic Selection and Initial Research

Objective: Choose a specific topic from the list below and conduct preliminary research.

Topics to Choose From:

  • What’s Special about International Finance
  • Goals for International Financial Management
  • Globalization of the World Economy
  • Balance of Payments Accounting
  • International Monetary System
  • Foreign Exchange Markets and Their Dynamics

Tasks:

  • Select one topic and justify your choice in 250 words.
  • Conduct preliminary research using at least 3-5 academic sources.

Deliverable:

  • topic description and initial bibliography due at the end of Week 1.

Rubric for Week 1: Topic Selection and Initial Research

CriteriaExemplary (4)Proficient (3)Satisfactory (2)Needs Improvement (1)
Topic SelectionClear, insightful, and highly relevant with strong rationale.Relevant with reasonable rationale.Somewhat relevant, lacks clear rationale.Unclear or irrelevant with no rationale.
Initial Research5+ credible, highly relevant sources.3-4 credible sources.2 sources, weak relevance.Few or no credible sources.
Submission QualityOn time, well-written, and properly formatted.On time, mostly clear and formatted.On time, but lacks clarity or formatting.Late or poorly formatted with errors.

Total Points for Week 1: ___ / 12

Week 2: In-Depth Research and Outline Development

Objective: Conduct detailed research and create a structured outline for your report.

Tasks:

  • Gather information from academic journals, books, and reliable online sources.
  • Develop an outline for your final report (600-800 words).

Deliverable:

  • detailed outline and at least 5-7 additional sources due at the end of Week 2.

Rubric for Week 2: In-Depth Research and Outline Development

CriteriaExemplary (4)Proficient (3)Satisfactory (2)Needs Improvement (1)
Research DepthComprehensive research with strong insights.Good research, mostly relevant.Basic research, lacking depth.Minimal research, little relevance.
Outline QualityDetailed and logical structure.Clear outline with logical flow.Basic outline, lacks clarity.Poorly structured, unclear.
Source Quality7+ high-quality, relevant sources.5-6 relevant sources.3-4 mixed-quality sources.Few/no sources, low credibility.

Total Points for Week 2: ___ / 12

Week 3: Drafting the Report

Objective: Write the first draft of your report based on your outline.

Tasks:

  • Write a 2000-3000 word report on your chosen topic.
  • Include examples and case studies to support your analysis.

Deliverable:

  • First draft of your report due at the end of Week 3.

Rubric for Week 3: Drafting the Report

CriteriaExemplary (6)Proficient (5)Satisfactory (3-4)Needs Improvement (1-2)
Content QualityIn-depth analysis with examples and case studies.Good analysis with some examples.Basic analysis, limited examples.Little analysis, few/no examples.
Research IntegrationStrong integration of high-quality research.Adequate integration, not fully developed.Limited use of sources, lacks depth.Few/no sources integrated.
Writing ClarityClear, well-organized, and error-free.Generally clear, minor issues.Some clarity issues, disorganized.Poorly written, unclear.
Length RequirementsMeets/exceeds word count with thorough content.Meets minimum word count.Below word count, lacks depth.Significantly below word count.

Total Points for Week 3: ___ / 24

Week 4: Review and Revise

Objective: Review and refine your draft for clarity, coherence, and depth.

Tasks:

  • Participate in a peer review session.
  • Revise your report based on feedback.

Deliverable:

  • Revised version of your report due at the end of Week 4.

Rubric for Week 4: Peer Review and Revision

CriteriaExemplary (4)Proficient (3)Satisfactory (2)Needs Improvement (1)
Quality of FeedbackComprehensive, clear, and constructive.Relevant feedback with examples.Basic feedback, lacks depth.Little/no feedback provided.
Constructive CritiqueClear suggestions for improvement.Some constructive suggestions.Limited critique, unclear suggestions.Minimal or unhelpful critique.
Engagement in Peer ReviewActively engaged, asked meaningful questions.Some engagement, moderate input.Limited engagement.No engagement.
Timeliness of FeedbackSubmitted on time, ample revision time.On time, but limited revision time.Late feedback.No feedback provided.

Total Points for Week 4: ___ / 12

Week 5: Final Submission and Reflection

Objective: Finalize your report and reflect on your learning experience.

Tasks:

  • Finalize your report with proper formatting and citations (APA style).
  • Write a reflective piece (300-500 words) on your learning experience and key takeaways.

Deliverables:

  • Final report and reflective piece due at the end of Week 5.

Rubric for Week 5: Final Submission and Reflection

CriteriaExemplary (6)Proficient (5)Satisfactory (3-4)Needs Improvement (1-2)
Final Report QualityComprehensive, error-free, properly cited.Mostly clear, minor citation issues.Several errors, citation problems.Poorly organized, numerous errors.
Reflective PieceInsightful reflection with clear personal growth.Good reflection, some connection.Basic reflection, lacks depth.Minimal or unclear reflection.
Depth of ReflectionThorough exploration of lessons learned.Some exploration of challenges.Limited reflection.No meaningful reflection.
Connection to Real-WorldClear connection to real-world finance.Some real-world links.Minimal connection made.No real-world application.

Total Points for Week 5: ___ / 24

Overall Assessment:

Total Points Earned: ___ / 100

This structured approach ensures progressive development of your research, writing, and analytical skills while maintaining clarity and focus throughout each