ASSIGNMENT:

Students will select a topic directly related to homeland security or the Department of Homeland Security (e.g. immigration services, border security, cyber security, critical infrastructure security, disaster response, preventing terrorism, civil rights and liberties, transportation security, laws/policies directed towards DHS) just to name a few. The research paper must include a SUMMARY of the topic, the IMPACT and RELEVANCE the topic has towards Homeland Security, and the student's DEFENSE as to why the topic is important to safeguarding the United States.

REQUIREMENTS:

Each student must have their chosen topic approved by me. The research paper must follow APA format and contain at least 1500 words and not exceed 2000. In addition to the word count a "works cited" page and cover page must be attached, but remember these are not included in the word count. Research papers are required to have at least 6 academic references. News sources, Wikipedia, and heavily biased articles are not permitted. Please use scholarly sources only.