(155) Economic Research Individual
Description
One economic research topic is selected by the National Center and provided at the beginning of the
school year. The member will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research paper,
an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges.
Eligibility
Any secondary division student member may enter this event. Each member may submit only one (1)
research paper. Members participating in national level competition must be registered for the event
prior to submission deadline for technical judging. Members must participate in both parts of the
competition to be ranked.
Topic
Investigate the economic impact of digital streaming services on traditional media. In your response,
consider the following:
• Effects on revenue and market share of traditional media
• Influence on consumer media consumption habits
• Changes in advertising strategies and business models
• Role of technology and innovation in media delivery
• Impact on content creation and distribution
• Long-term trends in media industry dynamics
Members who do not submit an entry that follows this topic will be disqualified.
Member must supply
One envelope containing the materials as listed in the specifications section
Notes or note cards for oral presentation (optional)
External speakers (optional)
Projection system (optional)
Digital presentation tools (device and software) (optional)
No Internet access will be provided on-site at NLC; however, members may provide their own access
to be used only for their presentation to the judges
Members must bring all supporting devices (e.g., extension cords, power supply, etc.)
Carry-in and setup of equipment must be done solely by the member and must take place within the
time allotted
Business Professionals of America assumes no responsibility for hardware/software provided by the
team.
Props and visual aids are NOT allowed in this competition. No equipment, supplies, or materials other
than those specified for an event will be allowed in the testing area. No previous Business
Professionals of America tests and/or sample tests or facsimiles thereof (handwritten, photocopied, or
keyed) may be taken into the testing area. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification.
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Competencies
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of • Explain how economic growth can be promoted
basic economic concepts by exploring and and measured
analyzing global and domestic economic issues • Conduct research using various resources and
• Evaluate research and communicate findings methods
both orally and in writing • Analyze economic issues
• Explore basic economic concepts that affect
the workplace
• Identify economic systems
Specifications
• This is a pre-submitted event. See instructions for submissions.
• Submit the research paper and Works Cited in a combined PDF file to
https://upload.bpa.org no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on April 1, 2025. This is the
deadline for the National Leadership Conference. Each Regional or State Conference may
have specific deadlines prior to the National deadlines. Please consult the Regional or State
Conference Administrator for Regional or State deadlines.
• Members will receive an automated response confirmation at the time of submission.
• Individual confirmation of receipt cannot be provided by the National Center.
• Member ID will be required for all submissions.
• No exceptions can be made for missed deadlines due to incorrect submission or technical
difficulties.
• Multiple submissions cannot be accepted.
• Materials from non-registered members, those missing Member ID, and/or projects received
after the deadline cannot be accepted.
• The research paper must follow the Report format located in the Style & Reference Manual.
(Note: no title page is required.) Header information on the first page of the report should be
as follows: Member ID Number (Sender’s ID Number - XXXXXXXX), Harvey Rosen
(Recipient’s Name), Financial Services Department (Recipient’s Department), and Current
Date.
• Length of document is limited to seven (7) double-spaced, single-sided, numbered pages with
one-inch margins. The Works Cited page(s) is/are not included in the seven (7) pages;
however, any graphs, tables, or charts included will be included in the seven-page limit. Judges
will not read additional pages beyond the seven (7) allowed pages.
• Each research paper must reflect the member’s own research, writing, and original thinking.
• Member may use one laptop/notebook computer and projection equipment for presentation.
Those who want to use computer/projection equipment for presentation must provide their
own equipment.
• The research paper must be keyed/word-processed.
• No changes can be made to the paper after the date of submission.
• Each paper must include word-processed Works Cited page(s) which follow(s) the Style &
Reference Manual format.
• Notes or note cards may be used.
• It is the policy of Business Professionals of America to comply with state and federal copyright
law. Federal law pertaining to copyright, as contained within the United States Code, is
available at https://www.copyright.gov/title17/title17.pdf. The Style & Reference Manual
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contains guidelines for Copyright and Fair Use. Participant(s) will be disqualified for violations
of the guidelines.
Upload Requirements
What to Submit at https://upload.bpa.org Saved File Name(s) Deadline
Research Paper and Works Cited in one April 1, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
ERPI-MemberID.pdf
combined PDF file. Eastern Time
Method of evaluation
Technical Scoring Rubric
Presentation Scoring Rubric
Length of event
No more than three (3) minutes setup time
No more than seven (7) minutes presentation time
No more than five (5) minutes for judges’ questions
Finals may be included at state and national levels
Entries
Each state is allowed three (3) entries
Judges’ comments will be returned digitally through the online judging system at the national
level.
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(155) Economic Research Individual
Judge Number Member ID
Technical Scoring Rubric
Required Elements
(If any questions below are checked NO, stop scoring and assign a TOTAL score of 0)
Team followed topic ☐Y|☐N
Team followed Copyright and/or Fair Use Guidelines ☐Y|☐N
If no to either question, please stop scoring and provide a brief reason for the disqualification:
Items to Evaluate Below Points
Average Good Excellent
RESEARCH PAPER Average Awarded
Member submitted the correct information and in the correct format.
● Research Paper and Works Cited - PDF format 10
All points or none are awarded by the technical judge.
Document Formatting
20
Word-processed research paper followed the Style & Reference Manual
Word-processed Works Cited page followed the Style & Reference Manual 20
Introduction/Summary
Logical analysis, evidence to support 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
conclusions, compelling summary
Comprehension of Topic
Demonstrates understanding of 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
subject matter
Organization and Expansion of
Ideas
1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
Logical analysis, evidence to support
conclusions
Creativity
Diverse resources, creative angle on 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
the issue, originality
Writing Skills/Mechanics
Correct grammar, spelling,
1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
punctuation, concise language,
sentence structure
Overall Effectiveness of Analysis 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
TOTAL TECHNICAL POINTS (170 points maximum)
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Judge Number Member ID
Presentation Scoring Rubric
Below Points
Evaluation of Oral Presentation Average Good Excellent
Average Awarded
Opening: Gain attention, states
1-2 3-5 6-8 9-10
purpose, preview main ideas
Content of presentation: Material
included is relevant and supports
1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
main ideas; content is logically
presented
Effectiveness of presentation:
Voice projection, transitions, flow, 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
stage presence, etc.
Quality of problem solution:
Accuracy of information, creativity 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
of solution
Summary: Restatement of purpose
1-2 3-5 6-8 9-10
and review of main points
Answers to judges’ questions:
1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
answers are accurate and complete
All points or none are awarded per item below.
Setup lasted no longer than three (3) minutes 5
Presentation lasted no longer than seven (7) minutes 5
TOTAL PRESENTATION POINTS 110 points maximum)
Props and/or additional items shall not be used as a basis for scoring.
TOTAL MAXIMUM POINTS = 280
PRESENTATION WILL BE STOPPED AT SEVEN MINUTES
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