Overview
Instructions on Assessment 2: This is introduced in the recorded session above
Step 1: Select a topic of interest from the two scenarios provided within file above "BU1003 Assessment items 2 Options".
Step 2: Explore relevant readings on your chosen topic. For example if taxation, review the pre-recorded lecture. Research literature including any grey literature which may provide real data on the chosen topic. For help on how to find journal articles go to https://libguides.jcu.edu.au/economics.
Step 3: Develop a five‐slide analysis presentation in PowerPoint, along with a written script, which
includes the following:
-Your name, your course enrolment (e.g. Bachelor or Diploma of x) and chosen topic [Slide # 1].
These words will not contribute towards word count.
-A written commentary of 500 words in the Presenter Notes of your PowerPoint that relate to Slides
2, 3 and 4. This commentary is to be written as if you are going to present to an audience, so make
sure that the text can be spoken in a clear, logical and engaging way. Your commentary should provide an explanation of the relevant economic concepts/theories and analysis of these within
the context of the chosen scenario. Note. Once you have finalised your script in PowerPoint, copy
and paste the text into a Word Document for submission, indicating which slide the sections of
text refer to.
-Your PowerPoint slides should only include key ideas, images or quotations. Make sure the slides
are not just duplicating the commentary.
-You are encouraged to locate real data/research on the chosen topic.
-Provide references in APA format [Slide #5]. These will not contribute towards word count. For
help on how to reference go to https://libguides.jcu.edu.au/apa
Step 4: You are to submit ONE file: A PDF of your Powerpoint + Speaker Notes
Instructions for Converting your PowerPoint to PDF + Speaker Notes
1) From within PowerPoint, select File>Export
2) Click Create Adobe PDF
3) You will be asked if you want to convert speaker notes into annotations. Click YES.
*Note: Please make sure you only have 5 slides maximum with 500 words of speaker notes.