Project1

Project 1 - Global Product Map

So you've been introduced to Global Business. But, just where do all the products you purchase made? Do you know? Well, let's not guess, lets discover!

For this project you will make a list of 5 different items that you have purchased (or would like to purchase). The products must all be different--no repeats of different kinds of shoes or cars). Now, go onto the Internet and research where those products were manufactured. As you research, write the country of origin beside the corresponding product on your list. After you have completed the list, create a world map showing your five products and the origin of that product. The map should have 5 placemarkers on it (one for each product). Each placemarker should be labeled with the name of your product and its country of origin. If you have prior expereince using an interactive mapping tool, such as Google Maps or Imap, you are welcome to create your map in this manner. You may also hand draw a map, although it may be easier to find a map of the world, print it, and label it by hand if you do not have a lot of computer experience. The choice is up to you. Your map should be in PRINTED FORMAT and the title should be "Project 1-Global Product Map". You must write your definition of Global Business above the map and have a paragraph under the map describing the connections you "see" in global business and how business in a global society affects business in the United States. Projects will be graded utilizing the Grading Rubric posted here


 * CATEGORY || **20 ** || **15 ** || **10 ** || **5 or less ** ||
 * **Product List ** || The list includes at least 5 different products and the corresponding country of origin. || The list includes 4 different products and the corresponding country of origin. || The list include 3 different products and the corresponding country of origin. || The list includes less than 3 different products and the corresponding country of origin and/or the list contains repeating products. ||
 * **Map ** || Includes 5 placemarkers labeled with the name of the product and country of origin. || Includes 4 placemarkers labeled with the name of the product and country of origin. || Includes 3 placemarkers labeled with the name of the product and country of origin. || Includes less than 3 placemarkers labeled with the name of the product and country of origin. ||
 * **Formatting** || The map is well designed, uses color and technique, and is representative of a superior effort in construction.. || The map is adequately designed, but does not go above and beyond normal expectations. || The map is poorly designed or unclear, minimal effort is noted. || The map is incomplete or illegible. ||
 * **Paragraph Quality ** || Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. || Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. || Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. || Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. ||
 * **Required Elements ** || The information contained in the project includes all required elements as well as additional information. || All required elements are included in the project. || All but 1 of the required elements are included in the project. || Several required elements were missing. ||