Essay

Global Disaster Politics Reflection Brief 02

Objective: This exercise provides students the opportunity to submit a deliverable based upon their thoughtful reflection on the assigned readings covered in class since the start of the semester.

Deadline: This deliverable must be submitted to Blackboard by Sunday, June 14, 2020, at 11:59 pm. In the interest of fairness, late submissions will not be accepted.

Format Requirements: Style: Spacing: Justification: Headers: Word Count: Font: Margins: In-Text Citations: References: External Sources: File Format: File Name: Essay Header:

Written Essay (includes introduction, main section, and conclusion) Double-Spaced Full Justification Essay must make use of section and sub-section headers, as appropriate Minimum of 800 words, excluding reference list; Maximum 1000 words Times New Roman, 12-point font 1-inch margins, with page numbers All sources must be cited in-text, choice of style up to author All essays must include reference page, not included in minimum word count Do not use materials other than those assigned in class Submit as a Microsoft Word document Save as: “Last Name, First Name - Reflection Brief 02” Last Name, First Name Global Disaster Politics Reflection Brief 02 Submission Date

Prompt: Using the assigned course materials, answer the following writing prompt:

1. Argue the necessity of teaching the concept of “focusing events” to future emergency management practitioners. Provide a rational for your argument with close and careful readings of the works we have covered since your last Reflection Brief. Remember, a well- written essay will not only clearly identify the author’s thesis, the content that is written in the main section of a well-written essay will be organized into a series of sections and/or sub-sections that logically support the essay’s overarching thesis.

Assessment: Additional information on the expectation for this deliverable can be found in the Reflection Brief Rubric, which has been posted on our Blackboard course page.

Questions: If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Of course, my ability to answer your questions or address your concerns will depend on when you sent me your email request for assistance. The early bird gets the worm.