Coments about papers and presentations?
The paper and presentations are an excellent way to encourage students to learn about current issues in the world. However, if I had a choice I would never talk in public, but becuase its such a small class I don't mind it so much. Writing and presenting are skills that we really don't give much attention to. After college, taking tests will rarely happen while writing and presenting will. I understand about talking in public, but for most jobs, you will have to do it and so why not learn here.
   
Intersting writing about a Macro topic. I'm sick of writing about philosophy!!!  
I found the paper to be the best way that I learned more about economics. GREAT!!!
Good chance for us to delve more deeply into a macro subject. Presentations gice us some practical experience.  
I cannot yet comment on the presentations, though I am a little nervous about being videotaped. As for the paper, I actually enjoyed writing it. I found it a little hard to find current information (I checked out 8 books from the library, ended up using none of them), but I guess there was enough out on the web. Overall, I like the topic I did, and I think I learned a lot through researching, writing, and even just talking to friends about my topic. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. You talked to your friends about your topic. I seriously doubt that you ever talked about economics or a test question. Music to my ears!
I enjoyed writing my paper, because I was already interested in the topic. That is the point of choosing your own topic.
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Good assignments -- hard but good. I liked the paper/presentation the best.  
Liked them.  
Very professional way of doing things...I enjoyed it Thanks.
Paper topic- trust funds, social security, surplus and deficit - great topic, very practical for understanding the outside world. Presentation-good way to learn powerpoint-practical  

Last Updated on 4/29/02
By Department of Economics