Your term paper will be a memorandum from you to the President of the United States and a cc to me. In your paper you should:
- Describe the Department of Homeland Security and examine the arguments for its existence, taking into account all the concepts and information we have covered during this course.
- Consider the question of “liberty versus security.” Is the feeling of security worth the risk of eroding our individual Constitutional rights and freedoms?
- Provide your opinion on the current structure and whether the Department should continue or be abolished. If you feel it should be continued, what budgetary improvements or changes, if any, are needed to strengthen the existing Department? If you feel it should be abolished, why? What, specifically, would you recommend in its place? You should be specific in explaining either of your recommendations.
I recommend you begin your research at the official website of the Department of Homeland Security. However, there are numerous other websites where Homeland Security issues are discussed that may also assist you in your research for this assignment.
The paper must be 6-8 pages in length, not including a reference list or bibliography, double-spaced, written in a memorandum (To/From) format, and prepared using Microsoft Word (or a compatible program). You may use either APA or MLA style. However you must use the same style for your entire paper. This includes all references, in-text citations, and/or bibliography. Make sure your name appears on all pages. You must use a minimum of five sources, one of which is your textbook. All sources must be cited using in-text citations and/or a Works Cited or Reference list.
Term Paper
Your 6-8 page memorandum on the Department of Homeland Security from you to the President of the United States and a CC to me is due this week. Your paper should describe the Department of Homeland Security from an administration/management perspective and if the Department should continue or be abolished. Take into consideration everything we have covered during this course. The memorandum should end with a consideration of the question of “liberty versus security” and if the feeling of heightened security is worth the risk of eroding individual Constitutional rights and freedoms. Full details on the expectations for this assignment will be in the Content area of the course.
Begin by researching the Department of Homeland Security via their official website. Numerous websites addressing Homeland Security issues may also assist in your research.
The paper must have a minimum of 5 properly cited references, and the body of your report should be 6 to 8 pages. The paper must be prepared in MS Word, double-spaced and be properly cited and referenced in APA format. . All writing assignments must be original work for this course. The paper must include a title page, reference page, and an abstract page. You are expected to write professionally with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Your work should be double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins all around. When citing resources, you must adhere strictly to APA style
All assignments must be your own original work and you are not allowed to turn in papers for this course that you have used previously for another course (even if it is from taking this very course during a previous session). There will be absolutely no plagiarism!!!
