1. For graduate students (HS 5050) the paper is 8-10 pages in
length not including the title page, abstract,
and reference page(s). It will be
typewritten and double-spaced, using Times Roman, 12 font, and 1-inch
margins. Any deviation from the format
described above will result in the deduction of points.
2. The paper uses correct grammar and
punctuation.
3. The topic of the paper must relate to
policy and governance of a
Specific
area related to homeland security measures.
6. The paper will use the APA writing style
(6th Edition) format with
internal
documentation and a “Reference” page listing no less than 08 references.
“Wikepedia” is not an
acceptable source. The Internet may be
used to access information from scholarly journals, libraries, etc. Google
Scholar is an excellent database for research materials.
7. A minimum
of 05 for undergrad and 08 references for graduate
students
are required for this research paper.
·
No
less than two books from this course will be used as
references.
·
A
minimum of three references from newspapers or consumer
magazines.
·
A
minimum of 5 references from academic (peer reviewed)
Journals
or professional journals.
8. Papers will be turned in no later than 27 October 2024 as indicated
on
the attached class schedule. Late papers
will be accepted but 10 points will be deducted for each day late INCLUDING
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND HOLIDAYS.
Special Note.
·
The
completed paper must be submitted through TurnItIn via
Moodle.
The university threshold for similarity, meaning your paper
matches another source almost word for word is a 25% (MAX). Therefore, ensure
you cite your work properly. Papers with a similarity rate higher
than 25% will require an additional review by your instructor. If it is
subsequently determined to be plagiarism, the student will receive a failing
grade and could face an academic discipline board. Additionally, no more than 30%
percent of your paper can be quoted material. Anything higher will
be viewed as someone else’s work.
·
All sources other than your own ideas
must be cited in the paper
and documented on the reference page.
·
The
topic of the paper can reflect the student’s interest in a
specific
problem relating to homeland security policy studies. Students will have the flexibility in
pursuing their own interests in choosing a topic.
·
See the research paper rubric for grading methodology in
references.