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Fall 2014 Intro to Terrorism
Response Paper Assignment
Total possible points = 12 Instructions: Pick one of the following questions and chose a side. You must research your position and write a solid defense of whatever you chose to discuss: --What do you feel the most valuable step any government can take to prevent violent extremism? We aren't looking for a silver bullet just what you feel should be the priority. --Should the US be involved in combating terrorism abroad? Should we focus solely on terrorism happening in the United States? Don’t limit yourself just to the ISIL question scenario, think in a broad focus. The paper should be written using the APA Handbook and guidelines. Do not include works in your references that are not cited. We are CRAZY about insisting on using APA format. Your entire paper, (which includes a cover sheet and an abstract) including your bibliography/references MUST be in APA format – ask us if you have questions or need help. Failure to use APA is an automatic 10 points off your paper grade. MANY programs will format your papers for you – and we are always happy to introduce you to a few. You will be submitting your papers through SafeAssign and the following rant is because every semester we have a student who thinks they can get away with it. The end result is usually begging, tears, apologies, threats, and ultimately a failing grade – and that’s just from the instructor.
Plagiarism is a direct violation of the Florida State University and will not be tolerated. Any instances of plagiarism found may result in failure of the assignment as well as the full weight of a FSU Honor Code Violation. The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University’s expectations for the integrity of students’ academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to “. . . be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University.” (Florida State University Academic Honor Policy, found at http://dof.fsu.edu/honorpolicy.htm.)
Under no circumstances should you be using Wikipedia or similar web sites as a reference for your papers. This includes any website that allows for community editing of information (a wiki). However, you may visit Wikipedia, etc. to find other primary source information. Your paper must be 1.5 spaced, Times New Roman 11 font, with 1” margins. You must have a title page (which does not have to be APA compliant), an abstract, and a references page. These pages do not count as written content. We use the grading rubric found below so there should be no surprises as to what you will be graded on. Undergraduate Paper Requirements: Paper must be 2 pages of written content (This does not include title page, abstract, or bibliography), and must cite at least 3 quality sources. Graduate Paper Requirements: Paper must be 4 pages of written content (This does not include title page, abstract, or bibliography), and must cite at least 5 quality sources.
Fall 2014 Intro to Terrorism
Response Paper Assignment
Total possible points = 12 *Students will earn 0 out of 2 points for APA if first-person Point of View is used in the paper. *A lack of in-text citations will also significantly impact a student's overall score. If material is presented as factual, it must be supported with in-text citations that link to legitimate sources. Those legitimate sources must be presented in the reference page. EXEMPLARY
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Content (4 pts)
Paper answers the question in presenting a clear position. The question is answered fully.
Paper answers the question in an incomplete manner or uses an unclear position. The question is not answered fully.
Paper does not answer the question.
APA (2 pts)
APA citations used throughout paper. Citations and works cited are all included and in APA format. Writing does not use first person (“I” or “we”) in body of paper.
Poor or incomplete APA citations in the paper. Writing does not use first person (“I” or “we”) in body of paper.
APA citations not present in paper. Writing includes the inappropriate use of first person (“I” or “we”) in body of paper.
Quality of Research (2 pts)
Sources used for research included juried journals and/or recognized web sources. No Wikipedia or other self–modified web sites are used. All facts backed up by research
Sources used for research included juried journals and/or recognized web sources. No Wikipedia or other self–modified web sites are used. Not all facts backed up by research.
Sources used for research does not include juried journals and/or recognized web sources. Wikipedia or other self–modified web sites are used. Little or no research in paper.
Editing (2 pts)
Sentence structure, grammar, and diction excellent; correct use of punctuation and APA format; minimal to no spelling errors. Paper follows length guidelines in syllabus.
Sentence structure, grammar, and diction are weak; punctuation and APA format often used correctly. Some (minor) spelling errors; may have one run- on sentence. Paper falls short of length guidelines in syllabus.
Big problems in sentence structure, grammar, and diction. Frequent major errors in APA format, punctuation, and spelling. May have many run-on sentences and comma splices. Needs editing. Paper does not follow length guidelines.
Professors’ Reaction (2 pts)
Paper is interesting and educational when read. Writing and research flows in a way that is easy to understand. Arguments presented are well supported by research.
Paper is interesting and educational when read. Writing and research may take some effort to understand. Arguments presented are not well supported by research.
Paper is difficult to follow and read. Writing and research does not flows in a way that is easy to understand. Arguments presented are not supported by research.
