In examining course materials, the various methods to counterterrorism are introduced and the need to remain vigilant in the ever-changing face of terrorism is reinforced. To demonstrate the ongoing counterterrorism efforts globally, identify a current event, reported by a news source within the last 12 months.
The selection should focus on anti-terrorism activities or counterterrorism activities and include some an appropriate level of detail for an analysis to be completed. The news source can be a written news article published on the internet, a video news source, or audio news source; any selected source should be cited.
- In a 4 to 5 page (not including cover, abstract, or reference page) paper discuss the current event you have selected, specifying the counterterrorism activity that was carried out and the specific terrorist activity that was directly prevented from being carried out, as a result of the actions of the individuals involved in the prevention of the attack.
- Include a summary of the major points presented in the selected news source, including what activity was prevented, how that activity was prevented, who was involved in preventing the attack, and who attempted to perpetuate the attack.
- Close by discussing the global efforts in counterterrorism and how these efforts affect the presence of terrorist activity.
- Include sub-headers for all sections of your paper.
- Include at least five (5) scholarly sources, three of which must be peer-reviewed journal articles. Course materials may not be used.
The basic parts of a paper should also be included; these are the introduction section, with a precise thesis statement, the body of the paper with clear, discernable headings formatted to APA style levels of heading where appropriate, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the major points of the entire paper.
Papers should be formatted in APA style, including separate title and reference pages that are not counted in the 4 to 5 page minimum. In-text citations and headers are required. Be sure to review the rubric and the announcements before beginning and submitting your paper.