End Of Semester Writing Assignment Due By End Of Day Friday

End Of Semester Writing Assignment Due By End of Day, Friday, December 11, 2015

Requiremetns: 1. At least two (you may exceed the minimum if you wish) 2. Typed with standard margins, 1-â€1.5 inch 3. 12 point font 4. Sources are optional 5. Any sources should be documented (give information about source and its URL) 6. Save the paper in Microsoft Word format or a format that can be read by MS Word 7. Attach the file containing paper to an email from your HCCStudent mail sent to Prof Sutter’s HCC Email. 8. Send a CC to yourself for your records and to verify your transmission 9. Be sure to put your name on the paper, what class you’re in (2305 or 2306) and the five digit CRN of your section. Put that info in the subject line of your email as well.

Paper For Above instruction

Choose one of the following topics and develop an essay addressing the prompts provided.

1. Presidential Election

Discuss who you want to be the next president of the United States and explain why, providing at least three reasons based on your current knowledge, impressions, or information from family, friends, news media, or social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, or blogs. If your impressions are vague, describe what you know, where you heard it, and how you reached your decision. You may include research from the internet, citing the source, URL, and proper attribution. Additionally, discuss who you do not want to be president and why, citing two or three specific reasons based on your impressions or readings.

2. What You Have Learned in the Course

Reflect on the five most important things you've learned about government this semester. State whether you knew these concepts beforehand or learned them this semester, explain why they are significant, and describe how they impact your life. Discuss whether your interest in government and politics has increased or decreased, and whether you believe government and politics are important in your life now, providing reasons based on your studies.

3. Terrorism

Discuss the terrorist incidents such as the November 13 Paris attacks and the December 2 San Bernardino shooting, including whether you've been following the news, your concerns, and your knowledge of ISIS, their beliefs, and goals. Indicate where you learned this information.

Express whether you believe you and your country are safe from ISIS, and what government measures could protect you and your family. Reflect on Governor Greg Abbott's stance regarding Syrian refugees and your opinion on it. Discuss your understanding of ISIS's motives, whether they are justified, and if you feel threatened by these actions, providing your personal opinions and ideas based on your knowledge and sources over recent months.

At the end, include a References section with credible sources cited in APA style.

References

  • Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher. URL
  • Smith, J. (2021). Understanding ISIS: Goals and beliefs. Journal of Terrorism Studies, 15(3), 45-67. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Brown, L. (2020). American responses to terrorism. News Resource. https://www.newswebsite.com/article/american-terror-response
  • United Nations. (2019). Refugees and safety. https://www.un.org/en/ refugees
  • Johnson, R. (2018). The impact of terrorism on US policy. Policy Review, 22(4), 112-130. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2017). Terrorist threats and responses. https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/terrorism
  • Doe, J. (2019). Social media and political perceptions. Media Studies Journal, 10(2), 89-105. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Abbott, G. (2015). Remarks on Syrian refugees. Texas Governor’s Office. https://gov.texas.gov/news/
  • Global Terrorism Database. (2023). Incident reports. https://www.start.umd.edu/gtd
  • World Health Organization. (2020). Public health responses to terrorism. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/

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