Task
Task #1
Go to the 5.02 Unemployment Discussion and write a post answering this question: Are you satisfied that the unemployment rate is coming down, or are you concerned with the drop in the labor force participation rate?
You may use the video Why Unemployment Number Doesn't Tell Whole Story (2:45) to help support you answer.
After posting your short paragraph answer, read over your classmates' responses. Select two peers and write responses to their posts. Provide meaningful feedback to each of them.
When participating in an online discussion, you should use formal, standard English and obey all conventions of punctuation and spelling. Avoid abbreviations or symbols used in texting, messaging, or informal conversation.
You will be graded according to the 5.02 Unemployment Discussion Scoring Guide.
Task #2
Download and complete 5.02 Unemployment. You will use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to complete part of this assignment.
Submit your completed work to the 5.02 Unemployment Dropbox.
Task #3
Download and complete 5.02 Researching Current Economic Data. You will use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to complete part of this assignment.
Submit your completed work to the 5.02 Researching Current Economic Data Dropbox.
Task #4
Go to the Quizzes area and complete the 5.02 Unemployment Quiz.