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SER Essay Workshop

SER Essay Workshop. Introduction . The Student Economic Review, now in its 24 th year of publication, is one of the only Economics journals in the world produced entirely by students. Every year the SER endeavors to produce a high quality economic journal

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SER Essay Workshop

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  1. SER Essay Workshop

  2. Introduction • The Student Economic Review, now in its 24th year of publication, is one of the only Economics journals in the world produced entirely by students. • Every year the SER endeavors to produce a high quality economic journal • Referenced in “Freakonomics” highlighting the exposure the Review and it’s writers (you guys) receive. • It draws together the Economists and Entrepreneurs of tomorrow in an atmosphere of discussion and debate

  3. Benefits • Professor R. A. Somerville “ It’s a lot easier to give a student a reference when they’ve submitted an excellent essay to a journal such as the Student Economic Review” • Looks great on your CV • Conducting independent research • Stepping stone for those who want to go into academia or be on next year’s committee • Expanding our understanding of the field

  4. Monetary incentives Best overall essay – €100 & Gold medal Best International essay – €250 Launch invitation Recognition and respect of your peers (priceless?)

  5. Michael Curran • Undergraduate Experience • Michael Curran (2007). `Keynes Reinterpreted - An Econometric Investigation of Keynes' Consumption Function Theory in Post-war America' Student Economic Review 21. • Michael Curran (2008). `Finding New Links - Fisher's Equation of Exchange & Newcomb's Equation of Societary Circulation' Student Economic Review 22. • Economic Areas you find Interesting within Courses & Outside them

  6. Michael Curran Structure - Consistency Launch Night - Submissions, Scholars & Contacts Other Publications References, Publications & Writing Samples

  7. PLANNING Extra Tips www.tcd.ie/Economics/SER Search Internet & Consult New Palgrave Get Cracking Early

  8. Aoife Cunningham • Finance Manager 2008 • Published Student Economic Review (2009) “Will and eye for an eye make the whole world blind, again? A look at protectionism in the wake of the American stimulus package"

  9. Essay Submissions • Encourage submission of essays that receive a I in your economics classes • Creativity is crucial • Request help from professors • Current topical issues • Grammar!

  10. Guidelines • Essays should be between 2500 – 3000 words • Essay template and referencing instructions provided on SER website • Essays are submitted through www.turnitin.com

  11. General Essay Writing Guidelines • Handwriting/format • Keeping to time limit for exams • Evidence of understanding and research • Introduction • Pose/reformulate question • Avoid waffle/flowery introductions • Body of essay – development of argument • Logical succession to arguments • Referencing (Harvard method) • Consistent style • Conclusion – pulls essay together, summary of thoughts and give opinion where appropriate • Scholars – critically engage with material • Self edit or get others to do it for you

  12. Essay Topics • What are we looking for? “Clear and insightful writing which aims to examine and explore the possibilities of the economic world.” • This year, new scope for: • Contemporary economics, current financial crisis (and recovery?!), going the extra mile on projects. • Last year – behavioral economics - “Is homoeconomicus dead?” – best essay • Several essays that called the fundamentals of the field into question. • Other side of the coin – Return to the basics? A defense of economic theory be it industrial, classical, micro, marco, Keynesian etc. – never been so much new data that could be used to support a theory.

  13. Old Reliables • The classics • Economic history and thought • Transport economics • Financial and monetary economics • Public policy • Industrial economics • The Irish economic • Mathematical or statistical models/theories • Wages • Global economics.

  14. Tips! • Read past editions online (2009 edition will be uploaded by the end of the week) • Familiarise yourself with layout • Discuss areas of interest with lecturers – very supportive • Come to our debates and events • Exploit the extended Christmas break • Future Scholars? – Rework schol essays for submission (Economy of Ireland?) • Get the recognition your work deserves • This could be you guys next year!

  15. Thanks for coming and Good luck!We look forward to reading your submissionswww.tcd.ie/economics/SER

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