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“The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy,
but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain”
George McGovern

'Work is not a curse, it is the prerogative of intelligence, the only means to manhood and the measure of civilization.' Calvin Coolidge

Economic Myth Busters

Objective: American consumers are bombarded daily, by the media, with information on economic issues. Many times the information provided is either inaccurate or skewed to favor a certain group or party. Your job is to discover and disprove one of these “myths”.

Requirements:

1. Write an essay that at least 600 words in length.

2. In the essay provide details of the myth and prove why it is just that; a myth.

3. You must also provide at least 2 charts or graphs that help to prove your position.

4. Each essay must include five (5) citations. Two of these citations must be a paraphrase of information. One of the citations must involve a statistic.

5. You can use either MLA or APA writing style.

6. You must present a 5-7 minute presentation. This presentation should present the facts that prove why your topic is a myth.

7. Essay must be electronically submitted either by email, CD, or flash drive. Any essay not submitted by 11:59pm on January 9th will automatically be 1/2 credit.

Due Date: January 9, 2007

Rubrics: Essay Oral Report Sample Myths

Revised: 01/07/2008

URL: http://www2.mcsdk12.org/dmr25