Description
CRJ554 Module 2
Module Overview
In our second week of coursework together, we will focus on terrorism and its relationship to Homeland Security. To do this we will examine the concepts of both domestic and international terrorism in the context of Homeland Security.
This week, you are responsible for completing the activities listed below.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Understand the differences between domestic and international terrorism
Describe terrorism and its associated risks for emergency responders.
Explain the factors that need to be considered in responding to terrorist incidents.
Explain the potential outcomes of terrorist incidents.
Overview
Critical thinking essays are due in Modules 2 and 6. Critical thinking essays will showcase your knowledge of the competencies in light of the materials that have been presented.
You are responsible to demonstrate your learning by considering multiple perspectives and referencing at least three sources of content that have been assigned this week.
Step 1: Choose one of the questions to respond to.
PLEASE RESPOND TO ONE OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW FOR YOUR CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY:
What are the risks for first responders in countering or responding to an domestic or international terrorist event on US soil?
What is the role of the police in preventing terrorism or responding to a terrorist event?
What are the impacts of a terrorist event on society, the economy or psychologically?
What is the Homeland Security dilemma?
Why was the Department of Homeland Security established?
What is the role of FEMA in the context of Homeland Security?
Step 2: Compose your essay.
Compose your essay.
It may be beneficial for you to write an outline to help you organize your essay.
Check the requirements for the essay carefully!
Step 3: Double-check your essay against these requirements
You must follow the writing requirements provided for the course:
You must have a thesis statement in your introduction
Your introduction must include a plan for your essay
You must write in the third person
Each body paragraph will have appropriate analysis and discussions
You must use author information appropriately. Author information cannot stand alone
Use APA formatting, New Times Roman (12 pt) font, and one-inch margins
Assignments will be uploaded and use Turnitin as an anti-plagiarism tool
Formatting Guidelines
Essay Format; APA Formatting is required;
Essay Title Page 1 should include: Name and word count
Essay Narrative
At least three references are required with each submission.
Your essay should be between 5 and 6 pages (double-spaced, 12 font) or approximately 2,100-2,400 words. Please cite your work.
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Assessment Criteria for Assignment 50 points
Criteria
Clear, concise,
well-structured
introduction.
No
Evidence
Poor
Marginal
Satisfactory
Good
Very Good
Excellent
No introduction
provided.
Is missing two or
more of the
elements of an
introduction.
Is missing one of
the elements of an
introduction and is
lacking clarity
and/or brevity.
Has all three
elements of an
introduction but lack
clarity and/or brevity.
Combines all three
elements of an
introduction
coherently.
Combines all three
elements of an
introduction
coherently.
Combines all
three elements of
an introduction
coherently.
Provides a stepwise
plan for the paper.
Provides a
stepwise plan and
displays a well
thought out
approach,
indicating specific
examples to be
used.
Uses three
elements of an
introduction:
Contextualising
the problem;
Statement of the
problem;
Response to the
problem
5 points
0 points
0 points
0 points
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
Problem
identification
and logic of
argument
Does not
contain any
reasonable
argument nor
identify the key
requirements.
Does not appear
to contain any
clear argument,
either in the
introduction/
conclusion or in
the main body.
Indicates that there
might be some
position taken in
the paper, but this
is not made explicit
and does not come
through in the main
body.
Key requirements
can be discerned
from the paper but
not with clarity.
Key requirements
identified and
presented although
may be a little
inconsistent.
Key requirements
identified and
presented.
Key requirements
clearly identified
and presented.
Clear statement of
argument in the
introduction and
conclusion, and
indirectly
mentioned with the
main body of the
paper.
Clear and wellintegrated sense
of argument that
flows through the
entire paper.
10 points
Does not link the
example(s) used
to the argument
(if there is one)
and there is no
sense of the
Makes an attempt
to build up a
convincing case,
but fails to
adequately link the
Some type of
statement of
argument in the
introduction and
conclusion, but
reference to the
argument in the main
body is vague.
The Argument
drives the use of
examples and
ideas, though there
is potential for
improvement in the
delivery and/or
Academic
evidence and
reason in
support of the
argument (use of
examples and
quotations)
10 points
paper working
towards making
the reader
understand the
position of the
author.
examples and ideas
used to the central
point of the paper’s
argument.
Relates the examples
used to the central
argument, and there
is a sense of a case
being built. However,
there are some
instances where the
links between them
are unclear.
linkage back to the
core of the paper.
The Argument
drives the use of
examples and
ideas, though there
is potential for
improvement in the
delivery and/or
linkage back to the
core of the paper.
4 points
5 points
6 points
7 points
8 points
9 points
10 points
Does not use
appropriate
evidence or
argument.
The support
chosen is
generally taken
out of context or
misrepresented,
and opposing
viewpoints are
not adequately
dealt with.
Use some
appropriate
evidence and
argument in the
paper.
Use appropriate
evidence and
argument in the
paper.
Integrates evidence
and supportive
arguments.
Integrates
appropriate
evidence and
argument.
Integrates
appropriate
evidence and
argument in a
sophisticated
manner.
Either does not
use examples
and/or quotes, or
they are chosen
poorly and they
do not assist the
argument being
made (if one
exists in the
paper).
The support chosen
is broadly in
alignment with the
core argument of
the paper, though
there may be some
misinterpretation
of evidence and
contradictory
statements.
Alternative
viewpoints are not
particularly well
addressed.
Uses quotes, though
they may not all be
relevant or used to
best effect.
The examples used
are chosen to
support the
argument, though
they may not always
do so effectively.
The support chosen
is generally in
alignment with the
core argument of
the paper and
acknowledges
alternative
viewpoints.
Uses appropriate
examples and
quotes, though
they may not be
used to best effect.
The examples used
are engaging and
reasonably well
chosen to best
The support chosen
is in alignment with
the core argument
of the paper and
successfully
engages with
alternative
viewpoints.
Uses appropriate
examples and
quotes.
The examples used
are interesting,
engaging and wellchosen to support
the argument.
The support
chosen is entirely
in alignment with
the core
argument of the
paper and
successfully
engages with
alternative
viewpoints.
Cleverly uses
appropriate
examples and
quotes. The
examples used are
interesting,
support the
argument.
Analysis and
discussion of the
key issues
5 points
4 points
5 points
6 points
7 points
8 points
9 points
10 points
Descriptive
approach,
lacking in
analysis of the
issues.
Does not address
the core concerns
of the question,
and uses
examples that are
poorly, or not at
all, related.
Demonstrates a
case that is related
to the topic, though
it wanders off topic
and/or addresses
areas that are of
little or no concern
to the question at
hand.
Develops a case that
addresses most of
the concerns of the
paper and stays
mostly on topic.
Develops a sound
case that addresses
most of the
concerns of the
paper and stays on
topic.
Establishes a solid
case that addresses
almost all of the
specific concerns of
the question.
Is entirely focused
on the core
concerns of the
question, and
demonstrates a
sophisticated
understanding of
the relevant
issues.
Discussion
largely absent.
Provides only a
repetition of
others viewpoints
Clear, concise,
well -structured
conclusion
5 points
engaging, and
well-chosen to
best support the
argument
Makes some
attempt to consider
both sides of the
discussion but not
with a
demonstrated
understanding of
the issues.
Provides a sense of
balance to the
discussion, although
inconsistent in
approach.
Discusses both
sides of the issues
in a concise
manner.
Demonstrates
clarity around the
discussion.
Displays an
advanced
understanding of
both sides of the
issues.
Is able to
introduce new
ideas.
0 points
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
Conclusion not
provided
Lacks a structured
conclusion.
Repeats points
already stated.
Introduces new
ideas/
information
Attempts a
conclusion that
relates to essay
topic, but lacks
clarity and/or
precision.
Conclusion relates to
the topic, but lacks
clarity and/or
precision in terms of
synthesizing key
arguments/findings
Conclusion restates
key findings/
arguments.
Provides wellbalanced
conclusion with a
synthesis of key
findings/
arguments.
Provides wellbalanced
conclusion with a
synthesis of key
findings/
arguments.
Engaging the
literature
relevant to the
topic using
appropriate
academic
sources and
displaying a
depth of
research
5 points
May provide some
direction for
further research
required.
Provides a
direction for
further research
required.
May point to some
limitations of
methodology/theor
y/data.
Points to any
limitations of
methodology/
theory/data.
0 points
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
Paper does not
demonstrate
engagement
with the
relevant
literature.
Sources are of
marginal quality.
Demonstrates
some supportive
academic
literature, but does
not account for the
different positions
of authors within
the ongoing debate
within the
discipline.
Demonstrates a “for
and against”
approach to the
literature, with some
attempt to integrate
and address the
difference between
these positions.
Demonstrates a
solid engagement
with the literature.
Demonstrates a
solid engagement
with the literature
and acknowledges
the concerns raised
by alternative
positions in the
literature.
Demonstrates a
sophisticated
engagement with
the current
literature,
correctly
identifying both
the argument that
support the
position taken,
and successfully
addressing
concerns raised by
different or
opposing views.
Fewer than 2
independent
sources (not
including text
book, study guide
or course
readings).
Sources are
generally poorly
selected.
2 or more diverse
sources directly
relevant to the
topic, including
refereed academic
journals, books and
reports.
Sources are in
general less directly
relevant to the topic.
2 or more diverse
sources generally
relevant to the topic,
including refereed
academic journal,
books and reports.
Some sources are
less directly
relevant to topic.
2 or more diverse
sources directly
relevant to the
topic, including
refereed academic
journal, books and
reports.
3 or more diverse
sources generally
relevant to the
topic, including
refereed academic
journal, books and
reports.
All sources are
current and valid.
3 or more diverse
sources directly
relevant to the
topic, including
refereed
academic journal,
books and
reports.
Referencing/
Style/ Structure
5 points
0 points
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
Absence of
correct
referencing
throughout the
paper.
Few (if any)
referenced ideas,
facts or opinions.
Some ideas or facts
are attributed, and
there are gaps in
referencing and/or
over reliance on
direct quotation to
convey conceptual
information.
Most ideas or facts
are attributed,
although there may
be some gaps in
referencing and/or
reliance on direct
quotation to convey
conceptual
information.
References all of
the appropriate
ideas and facts
within the paper,
and provides some
synthesis from a
number of sources.
References all of
the appropriate
ideas and facts
within the paper,
and provides some
synthesis from a
number of sources.
Compliant with APA
system, with few
errors.
Compliant with APA
system, with no
errors.
Demonstrates a
sophisticated use
of referencing
material,
arguments and
factual
information,
including
synthesis from a
number of
sources.
Few grammatical
errors. Mostly the
meaning of what is
written is clear.
Very few
grammatical errors.
The meaning of
what is written is
clear.
Fully compliant
with current APA
system.
The error rate is
so high as to
render the
meaning of the
paper to be
almost
impossible to
understand.
No consistent
referencing
standard applied.
Numerous
grammatical
errors are
present, and this
affects the ability
to understand the
meaning of what
is said.
Non-APA system
used and/or many
errors are present.
Many grammatical
errors. At times the
meaning of what is
written is affected
by these errors.
Broadly compliant
with APA system.
Inconsistent use of
page numbers and/or
referencing of online
documents.
Some grammatical
errors. Generally, the
meaning of what is
written is clear.
0 points
0 points
1 point
No grammatical
errors. The
meaning of each
sentence is always
clear and easily
understood.
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
Length
Less than 3.5 pages
3.5-4 pages
4-5 pages
5-6 pages
5 points
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 Points
Module 2
Module Overview
In our second week of coursework together, we will focus on terrorism and its relationship to
Homeland Security. To do this we will examine the concepts of both domestic and international
terrorism in the context of Homeland Security.
This week, you are responsible for completing the activities listed below.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
•
•
•
•
Understand the differences between domestic and international terrorism
Describe terrorism and its associated risks for emergency responders.
Explain the factors that need to be considered in responding to terrorist incidents.
Explain the potential outcomes of terrorist incidents.
Overview
Critical thinking essays are due in Modules 2 and 6. Critical thinking essays will showcase your
knowledge of the competencies in light of the materials that have been presented.
You are responsible to demonstrate your learning by considering multiple perspectives and
referencing at least three sources of content that have been assigned this week.
Step 1: Choose one of the questions to respond to.
Please respond to one of the questions below for your critical thinking essay:
•
•
•
•
•
•
What are the risks for first responders in countering or responding to an domestic or
international terrorist event on US soil?
What is the role of the police in preventing terrorism or responding to a terrorist
event?
What are the impacts of a terrorist event on society, the economy or psychologically?
What is the Homeland Security dilemma?
Why was the Department of Homeland Security established?
What is the role of FEMA in the context of Homeland Security?
Step 2: Compose your essay.
Compose your essay.
•
•
It may be beneficial for you to write an outline to help you organize your essay.
Check the requirements for the essay carefully!
Step 3: Double-check your essay against these requirements
•
You must follow the writing requirements provided for the course:
o You must have a thesis statement in your introduction
o Your introduction must include a plan for your essay
o You must write in the third person
o Each body paragraph will have appropriate analysis and discussions
o You must use author information appropriately. Author information
cannot stand alone
o Use APA formatting, New Times Roman (12 pt) font, and one-inch
margins
o Assignments will be uploaded and use Turnitin as an anti-plagiarism tool
Formatting Guidelines
Essay Format; APA Formatting is required;
•
•
•
Essay Title Page 1 should include: Name and word count
Essay Narrative
At least three references are required with each submission.
Your essay should be between 5 and 6 pages (double-spaced, 12 font) or approximately 2,1002,400 words. Please cite your work.
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