Progress Assignment

Title: Progress Assignment

Introduction

Immigration has been one of the most emotive topics in the world over the years. This is especially so in Germany since the country is not only home to numerous immigrants but also continues to receive and accommodate many immigrants from many middle eastern and African countries who are either escaping their countries due to war, political and civil conflicts, invitation by relatives or even looking for employment among other reasons. However, immigration, which involves the movement of people into a different country, also raises several concerns regarding both the security of the immigrants and the country. (Great intro!)

Thesis Statement

Based on the foregoing background information, the purpose of this research will be to explore whether the refugee crisis from certain African and Middle Eastern countries has impacted human security in Germany. This is in an attempt to not only understand the extent of the problem but also contribute to the existing body of literature regarding the topic by providing actionable recommendations. (While this identifies the purpose of your paper, this is not a thesis statement. A thesis statement would be framed like: “The refugee crisis from African and Middle Eastern countries is adversely impacting the economic, political, and social stability of Germany.” You need to identify exactly what it is your research proves.)

Background

Germany according to Ostrand, (2015) is one of the countries that accommodate many refugees from African and Middle Eastern countries like Syria. According to research, Germany and Sweden were the countries that accommodated most of the refugees escaping Syria due to war in 2014 (Ostrand, 2015). As a result, the country incurs certain burdens (This is vague. Be specific about what those burdens are.) in accommodating refugees. One of the key issues regarding immigration is human security.

Over the past years, a lot of research regarding the implications of immigration in Germany has been carried out. However, most of the research has largely focused on national security, crime and violent extremism. However, human security which is the focus of this paper involves the lives of people and their livelihoods both for the natives of Germany as well as those seeking or immigrating into the country. (This paragraph belongs in the opening where you should establish the importance of the topic and how your research contributes to our field of study.)

Issues around Immigration

The main issues that arise regarding immigration and human security involve the laws protecting the citizens and the immigrants, the number of immigrants moving into Germany and its implications to population growth and security as well as measures put in place to ensure human security. (Issues look good. You are going to need some research in this section. Also, which theoretical framework will you apply in your analysis – realist, idealist, constructivist?)

Complications regarding immigration (You will need research in this section in the final paper)

While the country has developed both policies and laws to ensure that immigrants and natives are secured, immigration raises certain complications. Some of the complications that the country faces include dealing with illegal immigration which has been on the rise over the past years. (complicating factor 1) Moreover, immigration issues in the country are further complicated by its willingness to accommodate as many immigrants as possible. This is evidenced by the fact that the country has enacted a law that makes it easy for immigrants with certain skills to move to the country.(Complicating factor two) (What is the purpose of this law? Are they trying to fill shortages in the workforce, shortages that are proving difficult to resolve with their current population?) (You are missing a complicating factor)

You are missing a section evaluating possible solutions. Be sure to offer enough specific to answer the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” questions. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of each approach.

You are missing your own recommendations for resolving the problem. Be sure to offer enough specific to answer the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” questions. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of your recommended approach.

You are missing an anticipated outcome for the recommendations you are proposing to resolve the problem.

Conclusion

As observed in this paper, the refugee crisis in certain African countries and Middle Eastern countries such as Syria has had (numerous implications)(vague) for human security in Germany. These implications not only involve the costs that the country has to incur in accommodating refugees but also the protection of both native Germans and the refugees moving into the country. This is not a conclusion. Your conclusions are based on your research, analysis, and recommendations. What is likely to happen if the problem is left unaddressed? What is likely to happen if we implement your recommendations for resolving the problem?

You are missing a thesis statement. (5 pt deduction) Background section could use some more specifics. (2 pt deduction) How many refugees? Are there enough jobs, housing, etc? Are there conflicts? Are there barriers to integrating? Programs to support them? What are the benefits and the disadvantages (look at both the pros and cons). You identify three issues contributing to the problem but you do not identify a theoretical perspective in the issues section. (2 pt deduction) You are missing one complicating factor. (1 pt deduction) You will need to incorporate some research into the issues and complicating factors sections of your final paper. You are missing possible solutions, recommendations, and anticipated outcomes. (15 pt deduction) When you write the paper, be sure to weigh the advantages and limitations of your possible solutions and your own recommendations. This will strengthen your credibility and persuasiveness. You should incorporate research into those sections of your paper as well. Your closing paragraph will prove easier to write when you complete the missing sections. Your project design is incomplete. You have a logical flow to the information you presented. There are several areas in need of research. You list two sources in your reference list but only mention one in the work above. (5 pt deduction) You earned:

Criteria	Exemplary 16-20	Accomplished 11-15	Developing  6-10	Beginning   0-5	Total
Purpose/Audience		15			15/20
Thesis and Support				5	5/20
Organization	20				20/20
Style	20				20/20
Mechanics			10		10/20
Total					70/100

References

Ostrand, N. (2015). The Syrian refugee crisis: A comparison of responses by Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Journal on Migration and Human Security, 3(3), 255-279.

Purkayastha, B. (2018). Migration, migrants, and human security. Current Sociology, 66(2), 167-191.