Essay

Essay

Select a major event that occurred during the last 100 years and that resulted in a major loss of life. The event may have been a fire, civil unrest or rioting, natural disaster, terrorism or any number of other kinds of events. Describe what happened and any significant contributing factors. Discuss the impact of the event on the field of public safety and how it influenced the development of codes, practices, beliefs, and research.

Your paper should be 8 – 10 pages in length, including the title page, abstract and reference page.  Any pictures, figures or illustrations you want to include should be placed after the Reference page and do not count toward the 8 – 10 pages.

Assignments will not be accepted if they do not meet the minimum page requirements or do not conform to the 6th edition of the APA style guide (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition.)  The assignment will also not be accepted if the event occurred more than 100 years ago.

Your writing should reveal your original thinking and analysis, not merely your ability to collect facts.  Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.  Please review the University’s academic guidelines on plagiarism if you have any questions.