o Topics (choose one): IT IS TWO ARTICLES ABOUT ONE TOPIC

1. Competitive advantage

2. Information revolution affecting the fashion industry

3. Technology affecting the fashion industry

4. Globalization affecting the fashion industry

o Write a 400-word essay that must include:

§ Introduction-a thesis that is clear, related to the article and focused on the material covered in class.

§ 3 to 5 paragraphs, each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.

Conclusion- YOUR OPINION on how this event has impacted this business’ strategies, or how an external event will impact an industry or specific business. I will be looking for key words learned from the chapters discussed—relate it to the material we cover in class

APPROVED SOURCES:

o The Wall Street Journal, Women’s Wear Daily, The Miami Herald, The Sun Sentinel, or a reputable on- line news source (CNN, WWD, Stylesight, Business week, Fortune, MSNBC, topix, associated press, reuters, Mergent,Markent R., US Dept of labor etc.) Can find them on Proquest.

ARTICLE DATING:

o The article must be current news.

o If the article is more than 30 days old from the assignment due date, it will not be accepted. Make sure the date is visible when making a copy of the article.

o Topics (choose one): IT IS TWO ARTICLES ABOUT ONE TOPIC

1. Competitive advantage

2. Information revolution affecting the fashion industry

3. Technology affecting the fashion industry

4. Globalization affecting the fashion industry

o Write a 400-word essay that must include:

§ Introduction-a thesis that is clear, related to the article and focused on the material covered in class.

§ 3 to 5 paragraphs, each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.

Conclusion- YOUR OPINION on how this event has impacted this business’ strategies, or how an external event will impact an industry or specific business. I will be looking for key words learned from the chapters discussed—relate it to the material we cover in class

APPROVED SOURCES:

o The Wall Street Journal, Women’s Wear Daily, The Miami Herald, The Sun Sentinel, or a reputable on- line news source (CNN, WWD, Stylesight, Business week, Fortune, MSNBC, topix, associated press, reuters, Mergent,Markent R., US Dept of labor etc.) Can find them on Proquest.

ARTICLE DATING:

o The article must be current news.

o If the article is more than 30 days old from the assignment due date, it will not be accepted. Make sure the date is visible when making a copy of the article.