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For the progress assignment, develop a specific research question and hypothesis involving resilience and the threats to the supply chain. Develop a short Research Paper.
Paper Format:
Cover Page: APA format
Introduction: 1 page (introduce specific research question (singular) and hypothesis
Literature Review: 2 pages
Methodology, Discussion and Findings: 1-2 Pages
Note: Your methodology MUST go beyond simply…I am using qualitative methods…that is not a graduate level methodology. Content Analysis may be the best approach using your references.
Conclusion: 1 Page
References: 1 Page NOTE: This section will contain all references, cited in APA format and alphabetically arranged.
Technical Requirements
Your paper must be at a minimum of 5-6 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.
Your paper must contain a minimum of 10 reference sources with at least 6 of them being peer-reviewed journals or products of Think Tanks such as RAND or Brookings. (Note: If you are unfamiliar with Thank Tanks, here is a list from Harvard University’s Library)
Type in Times New Roman, 12 point, and double space.
Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic-type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.
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Title of Paper
Student Name
American Public University System
HLSS603: Resilience and Homeland Security
Instructor Name Using Dr or Professor
Due Date Formatted as Month Day, Year
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Introduction
Subtopic Heading of Your Choosing
Include the specific research question and hypothesis which are presented at the end of
the section. Your information – you can have as many subtopics as you need under a topic as
long as there are at least two. You provide ONE specific research question and ONE hypothesis.
The research question has to be academically rigorous and complex. This is expected at the
graduate level.
Literature Review
Subtopic Heading of Your Choosing
Critical analysis is the key here. Don’t imply summarize a reference! Compare and
contrast them, Where are the gaps? This is NOT an annotated bibliography but an graduate Lit
Review. Remember to group sources by themes and use level 2 headings.
Methodology
Subtopic Heading of Your Choosing
This needs to more than a single sentence that states “I used qualitative methods”.
Take the time to explore what type of qualitative method you used…. Content Analysis and
Case Study are the two approaches that seem most likely for this course. Your information –
you can have as many subtopics as you need under a topic as long as there are at least two.
Analysis
Subtopic Heading of Your Choosing
What does your research tell you? What are your conclusions? Your information – you
can have as many subtopics as you need under a topic as long as there are at least two.
Conclusion
3
Subtopic Heading of Your Choosing
Ensure you include what future research should cover that has not been explored. Your
information – if you do not have at least two subtopics, then you do not include a subtopic
heading.
4
References
The reference page only lists the sources that you cited in your paper. The references must be in
the correct APA Manual (7th Edition) formatting style.
Alexander, D. (2012). Cyber threats in the 21st century. Security 49(9), 70-76.
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Cover Page: APA format
few supporting facts
and statements, this
Introduction: 1 page (introduce specific research question (singular) and
has hypothesis
limited the quality
of the assignment.
Synthesis of
Knowledge
Beginning
13 points
Exhibits a limited
understanding of the
assignment. Reader is
unable to follow the
logic used for the
thesis and
development of key
themes. Introduction of
thesis is not evident,
and reader must look
deeper to discover the
focus of the writer.
Student’s writing is
weak in the inclusion
of supporting facts or
statements.
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Literature Review: 2 pages
Methodology, Discussion and Findings: 1-2 Pages
Note: Your methodology MUST go beyond simply…I am using qualitative methods…that is not
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20 points
Accomplished
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Developing
15 points
Beginning
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Conclusion: 1 Page
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proficient
of contain
average
of
the student
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References: 1 Page NOTE:
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subject matter in
general, fundamental
alphabetically arranged.
the assignment.
assignment. Student
understanding of the
Assignment shows an
provides above average course material.
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impressive level of
ability in relating
Whereas, there are
depth of student’s
course content in
areas of some
Your paper must be at a minimum of 5-6 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not
ability to relate course
examples given. Details concerning in the
and facts presented
linkages provided
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credible references
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be used.
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supporting statements.
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count towards content
the minimum
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to practical
some concepts, but
overlooks critical
details. Assignment
appears vague or
incomplete in various
segments. Student
presents concepts in
isolation, and does not
perceive to have a
logical sequencing of
ideas.
them being peer-reviewed journals or products of Think Tanks such as RAND
of details, facts, and
concepts in a logical
knowledge.
only meets the
minimum requirements
or Brookings. (Note: If you are unfamiliar with Thank Tanks, here is a list from
Harvard University’s
Library)
sequence.
in this area.
Type in Times New Roman, 12 point, and double space.
Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used
in written work submitted as part of coursework.
Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic-type sources. It is
highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents,
etc.
All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.
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Accomplished
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Developing
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unique, and/or
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formatting styles, with
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Student presents an
incomplete attempt to
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skill level in formatting
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some inconsistencies
throughout the paper.
provide linkages or
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average level of
preparedness, with few
pattern of logical
sequencing.
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17 points
Developing
15 points
Beginning
13 points
Student demonstrates
an excellent command
of grammar, as well as
presents research in a
clear and concise
writing style. The work
represents a thorough,
extensive
understanding of word
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more than 5 errors. Key
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expressed in
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writing style is weak
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presentation of a given
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vocabulary in
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proofreading errors.
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development of a wellplanned research
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and correctness.
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understanding of the
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an adequate synthesis
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student’s ability to
prepare graduate-level
writing for possible
publication in a peerreviewed (refereed)
journal. Student
provides sophisticated
synthesis of complex
body of information in
the preparation of
provides a good final
product that covers the
above-minimal
requirements. Student
achieves an above
average synthesis of
research, but
interpretation may be
narrow in scope and
description within
assignment.
subject matter.
Assignment provides a
basic, but borderline
perspective of
student’s research
abilities. Student has
incorporated fewer
source than required
by the assignment and
does not attempt to
cover key elements of
of research collected
for assignment. The
lack of appropriate
references or source
materials demonstrates
the student’s need for
additional help or
training in this area.
Student needs to
review and revise
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provided by student
Assignment contains
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assignment.
contributes
significantly to the
and presents an
average overview of
development of the
overall thesis. Student
key concepts.
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Exemplary
20 points
Accomplished
17 points
Developing
15 points
Beginning
13 points
Criterion Score
the minimum quality
references in the
development of the
overall thesis. Student
incorporates a variety
of research resources
and methodology in
the preparation of
assignment.
Total
/ 100
Overall Score
Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Beginning
90 points minimum
80 points minimum
70 points minimum
60 points minimum
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