Weekly Current Event: Summary And Opinion
The Weekly Current Event Is The Summary And Opinion Based On A Current
The weekly current event is the summary and opinion based on a current management issue. Current events are written about an article [less than 6 months old]. Students are responsible for the article – I may give business magazines to each student to use for specified posts. The current events must be words in length. The current events are due by the start of class on due date.
There will be 5 current events due throughout the semester. Current events will be posted to the Current Event - Discussion Board on Blackboard (create a new thread with the title of the article).
Paper For Above instruction
The purpose of this assignment is for students to engage critically with current management issues by analyzing recent articles, providing summaries, and expressing their opinions. Throughout the semester, students will select five recent articles—less than six months old—that focus on current management topics, trends, or crises. These articles are to be submitted as current events, which include a concise summary of the article’s content and the student’s personal opinion or analysis. This exercise aims to develop students’ comprehension skills, critical thinking, and ability to connect theory with real-world situations.
Students can either select articles independently or be provided with specific business magazines by the instructor. Each current event should be appropriately worded, with the expected length specified by the instructor, and submitted on the designated due date. It is essential that students adhere to the word limit, which encourages clarity and concise analysis, typically around 300 to 500 words.
Submission involves creating a new thread on the designated Blackboard Discussion Board for each article. The thread’s title should be the article’s headline for easy reference. Students should include the article’s source, date, and a hyperlink if possible, along with their summarized content and personal viewpoints. Comments or responses to peers’ posts are encouraged to foster discussion and deepen understanding of management issues.
By participating in this process, students will enhance their ability to synthesize information, critique management strategies, and develop informed opinions based on current developments in the field. This assignment also prepares students for managing ongoing information flow and applying theoretical frameworks to contemporary case studies. Strict adherence to deadlines ensures timely engagement with the material and respectful academic practice.
References
Not applicable in this context as per the assignment instructions. In a formal academic paper, you would include correct APA or other style citations for the articles discussed.