Country specific Statistical Description and Summary Paper: You will need to pick a country that interests you and that you are interested in knowing about more. You will then gather “economic data” on this country, from at least 2 sources. Then you will briefly summarize this country’s current economic statistics(median income, population, etc). You may turn this paper in anytime in the FIRST half of the semester no later than Apr 10th.

There are no minimum words on the Statistical Paper. More than words, DATA and Data presentation (tables/charts) will be important. A good paper would have at least ONE table presenting the Demographic Data, and explain that data in a paragraph (or two).
However, as it is a 25 points paper- I would caution all of you to not exceed 10 hours of work and 3 pages.

You will also critically and thoughtfully react to a peer’s paper, their data sources and their presentation.A comment/review of a peer’s paper is Due by Apr 13th. This is worth 10 points

Your peer review must have

Clear Evaluation of Paper Presentation identifying strength and weakness of Presentation:

Addressed whether data and paper has been adequately presented and described verbally,
Is there a reasonable introduction,
Is there a reasonable concluding paragraphs
Comment on overall use of grammar, clarity of writing,
Does the author provide appropriate citations for sources

Clear Evaluation using Economics: You must address whether the paper you are evaluating has

Economic Data validity – Is it from a credible source, Method used,
Have the basic findings been presented using correct Economic terminology
Does the author select the proper information to present
Organizes and synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to the question.
Have any questions been left unanswered

Instructions for Groups-

Choose a Leader and Have only “1” person turn in the assignment with all the group member names clearly listed.
A group can review work of another group ONLY.
Groups will be held to higher standards of grading.

Sample Paper is attached.