I'd like you all to watch the new documentary called "ISIS and the Internet." This was produced by NBC news. You can see it on line at this URL: ISIS and the internet

(http://www.msnbc.com/documentaries/watch/isis-and-the-internet-655205443567)

The video appears in segments. After then you watch the first, the second one should appear -- if not, you can select it from a menu just below. The documentary is divided into a number of segments. Please make an effort to watch all of them, as they are all relevant.

The ones that are especially important to watch are:

ISIS and the internet (http://www.msnbc.com/documentaries/watch/isis-and-the-internet-655205443567)

How ISIS mastered internet recruitment (http://www.msnbc.com/documentaries/watch/how-isis-mastered-internet-recruitment-657402435764)

ISIS Scare Tactics (http://www.msnbc.com/documentaries/watch/a-look-at-isis-scare-tactics-657408067542)

Cubs of the Caliphate: Role of kids in ISIS (http://www.msnbc.com/documentaries/watch/cubs-of-the-caliphate-role-of-kids-in-isis-657411651738)

1. There seems to be three parts now available on MSNBC and YouTube.

2. These parts are How ISIS mastered Internet recruitment. About 6 minutes, 32 seconds

A. ISIS scare tactics, about 5 minutes, 21 seconds

B. Cubs of the caliphate: Role of kids in ISIS. About 6 minutes, 35 seconds.

There is also a brief introduction, just over a minute. You can find all this on the MSNBC.com site:

http://www.msnbc.com/search/isis%20and%20the%20internet

You can also search them on YouTube.

Instructions: Answer the following question. Try to limit your answer to about 500-700 words.

Rules: You must prepare your answers independently and must not share notes, talking points, partial or final answers, outlines, preliminary drafts or any other materials relevant to this question or any other question. If you are referring to course materials such as lecture notes, you can identify them. Course reading materials can be identified simply as Mueller (2005). You are welcome to cite additional materials, but if you do, you must provide appropriate references. Do not count references against the word/page limits.

QUESTION: What are the most important points made by the recent documentary film, ISIS and the Internet? Select what you consider to be the top 5 points, explain each one carefully, and be sure to include reasons why you consider those the most important points. Offer an overall evaluation of the film and answer whether or not you would recommend the film to your friends/family members. Why or why not? Finally, can you point to the most surprising thing about ISIS that you learned from the film?

Evaluation: The essay is to be a well-written with a title and appropriate section subheads. The essay should have an appropriate introduction, conclusion and transitions from section to section as needed. The claims of the essay should be factual, rational, appropriately sourced and documented, not impressionistic and emotional. Papers must be accompanied with references. The claims of the essay will be evaluated in terms of their significance and appropriateness, as well the logic with which they are presented and supported.