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9/22/2013

Purpose:
Use this Tool as a way to organize the Newspaper article(s) that you or your group will present on the day of your presentation.

Read to make sure no other student / group has the same article. Remember that if you are working in pairs, you need two articles for your news summary. Expectations will also be greater compared to those working alone.

1. Write the name of the Article, Date, and the Source.
2. Write a brief description of what the article is about.

Note: Only post your First Name(s) and do not include any personal information that you do not wish to share across the world wide web.

Student / Group needs to present on the chosen date. If student / group does not present, there will be a late penalty. Student / group presentation will also be moved to the end of all presentations.

Toronto Start Login:

http://torontostarnie.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

login: stelizabethlibrary@ycdsb.ca

password: e********

Look-Fors:

Provincial Standard on the Rubric:
Level 1 - Incomplete
Level 2 - Close, but incomplete
Level 3 - Complete
Level 4 - Wow

Checklist:

1. Did you provide a brief and concise summary with evidence?
2. Did you connect to curriculum contents?
3. Did you support your implications to Canadian Economy with evidence and stats?
4. Did you present in a professional manner?

21 Comments

Mr. Ho - Example

9/30/2013 03:28:28 am

Name: __________________________

Article: The Economics of Education

Source/Date: The Economic Cost of Education - The Toronto Star - Sept 13, 2013

Description: This article is about ...

Vicky

9/30/2013 08:51:03 am

Article: Blackberry: so what happens now?

Source/Date: The Record.com- September 28, 2013

Description: This article contains information about the troubled Blackberry market and how it is and will continue to affect the region of Waterloo and its economy. The article contains statistics about how Blackberry reported another quarter loss of $965 million US and how 4,500 workers have been fired from the company. The article also informs readers on how the effect of the release of workers and loss of sales in smartphones will in turn affect subjects such as car sales, office space rentals and most importantly, the Waterloo economy.

Wei, Mooik link

10/1/2013 02:34:44 am

Article: IHS: iPhone 5s component tally reaches $199, iPhone 5c costs $173.

Source/Date: Tuwa.com. September 24th 2013

Description: This article talks about the different price of iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.
Furthermore, the different advantage and disadvantage of purchasing iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in variety of views. For example, a new camera module, faster processor, and fingerprint sensor.

Monica

10/1/2013 08:23:34 am

Article: Smaller Businesses Struggle to Recover from Katrina

Source/Date: USA Today -August 29, 2007

Description: The article discusses the struggle smaller businesses are having in order to recover from Hurricane Katrina, even years after it occurred. It talks about one company in particular, Bachemin's Meat Market, and the struggle they are having. It also discusses some companies that have benefited from Hurricane Katrina, and how some companies had to make changes in order to survive.

Julian Rossi and Alex Trombino

10/1/2013 08:57:49 am

Article: Ford Invests 700 million in Oakville plant, secures 2800 jobs.

Source/Date: thestar.com/ September 30, 2013

Description: Ford invested 700 million dollars in its Oakville factory to increase manufacturing production and to also bring in a new manufacturing production line. This new line will enable Ford to build more difficult models of cars on the same assembly line, making it easier to keep up with consumer demand. This investment also creates 2800 new jobs in Canada.

Olga link

10/1/2013 11:49:01 am

Article: Ontario Power Fee Sets New Record

Source/date: thestar.com/September 3, 2013

Description: This article is about the increases in price of electricity in Ontario. It discusses the cause of this change and how it affects businesses and households.

Nicoletta Postiglione link

10/1/2013 02:01:09 pm

Toronto's economic growth slow but improving

Julia P

10/2/2013 08:18:13 am

Article: Wi-fi enabled vehicles coming to canada

Source: Toronto star. September 23 2013

Description: This article will discuss the topic of introducing a connected car wireless service next year that will provide Canada's with hi
gh speed internet access while they are on the road.

Matthew Perez

10/2/2013 01:40:15 pm

Article: This Is What Would Happen If Fast-Food Workers Got A Raises

Source: boombergbusinessweek/August 2 2013

Description: This article discusses the implications of what will happen if workers in the fast food industry get raises in their hourly wage. This will not only affect the fast food companies, but also the economy and health of the country in its entirety.

Malaika link

10/2/2013 01:46:12 pm

Article: Vital Signs - Getting Around

Source: The Toronto Star - October 1 2013

Description: This article talks about Toronto's plans to construct new bike lanes throughout the city. It discusses how it will positively or negatively effect different modes of transportation and Toronto's economy altogether.

Emilia Sherifi & Brenna Robinson

10/3/2013 02:21:46 am

Article #1: what would happen if the U.S. Government shuts down?

Source: BNN.com, Sept 30/13

Description: This article discusses the effects of the US government shut down set to occur if the Republicans and Democrats fail to agree on a funding bill. It reflects on the effects on federal workers, financial market consequences, government contractors, meat inspectors, the US armed services, the IRS and the healthcare law.

Article #2 Lessons from the great government shut down of 1995-1996

Source/date: Washington Post, Feb 25/2013

Description: This article outlines the effects of the government shut down of 1995-1996, and how we can learn from it. It includes both the Republican and Democrats past actions, their mistakes, and the need for compromise in government.

GianPiero and Gianmarco

10/3/2013 02:53:52 pm

Article #1: 'Luxury' homes, built cheap

Source/date: realestate.msn.com, 2009

Description: This article contains information about how home builders are able to cut down on their cost of producing their homes by using cheaper finishes within the house/condo. Therefore, allowing the real estate to be more affordable to the consumer

Article #2: Toronto new condo sales post worst August showing in a decade

Source/date: theglobeandmail.com, Sept 23/2013

Description:This article outlines the recent lack of new condo sales experienced this August, reaching a record low of 633; the lowest level for that month in a decade. It also provides information that the Canadian Government has been concerned about Toronto's condo market due to the fact that too many units where being built.

christian

10/3/2013 03:44:24 pm

Canadians not shy about spending extra money

Oct 3

Descriptions: Canadians are reported to be in a better financial state now than in the 2008 recession and are spending more money

Marianne Salamanca link

10/4/2013 03:38:30 am

Article: 43% support new taxes to pay for better transit

Date: October 4 2013

Source: The Toronto Star

Description: This article discusses the fact whether there should be new taxes for better transit. It outlines how the new taxes will affect stakeholders and it also outlines the advantages and disadvantages to the new tax.

Jason Strassler link

10/5/2013 10:14:33 am

Article: Games: Improving the Economy

Date: October 5th 2013

Source: The entertainment Software Association

Description: this article demonstrates the impact that the sales of video games has on the economy. Some main terms that this article discusses is the GDP, employment, revenue, and rapid increase all in terms of the video games industry in today's society.

Taleen Darakjian

10/5/2013 10:19:39 am

Article: Toronto home sales soar, prices continue climb

Source: National Post- Financial Post

Description: This article is about the the increasing number of home sales within the greater Toronto area. It also touches upon the increase in the average sale prices over the past nine months.

Basit link

10/5/2013 10:44:07 am

Article: A strike on Syria: What could it do to Canada's economy?

Date/source: October 5, 2013 ----Maclean's Magazine

Description: this article informs us of the economic dilemmas that occurred when the Americans imposed a strike on Syria.

Jillian Rago

10/8/2013 04:59:59 am

Article: Subway’s high price

Source/Date: The Toronto Star - October 8, 2013

Description: This article is discusses the debate between Scarborough's subway expansion versus an expansion with the light rail transit. It focuses on the costs and expenses of expanding the subway in comparison to a cheaper and equally effective expansion of the light rail transit.

Adam DiBattista link

10/14/2013 03:31:33 pm

Canada is creating jobs at a slow-but-steady pace, but the U.S. government shutdown and its impact on business confidence are likely to dent hiring in the coming months.

christian

10/15/2013 10:05:02 am

i changed my article - Smartphone growth threatens small businesses
Oct 15

Adam DiBattista link

10/17/2013 12:50:26 pm

Changed my article
U.S. government shutdown worries Canada’s exporters

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