International Migration and National Security discussion The assignment is 6 pages double space and must cover a national security topic. Your choice on th
International Migration and National Security discussion The assignment is 6 pages double space and must cover a national security topic. Your choice on the topic. If you want to write a typical research paper, by all means do so. However, other students prefer to look at policy issues, such as should the US stay in or opt out of the Iran Nuclear deal and why? Or, what would be a better policy option. Such students prefer a policy focused paper, whereas a typical research paper is mostly to inform. The focus is not on format but on how well you write and put ideas together in a rational matter. I also expect thorough research and evidence with 5 -6 credible sources.Make use of current congressional proposal on immigration if that topic is elected. Must use atleast 2 sources from google scholar and 3 from credible sources:
Topics select from :
Use a domestic or foreign policy issue (Immigration; Health Care; Ferguson Situation; Russia in Ukraine; Iraq; China in Latin America; Intelligence Failures; Israel/Hamas; Russia in Latin America, Immigration,
The Iran Nuclear deal , relations with North Korea, Climate Change, rwanda genocide and the UN an USA
if you do not like any topic above an have a topic in mind that you prefer using, let me know first for approval.
I ATTACHED A GUIDANCE TO THE PAPER The (Mid-term) Policy Analysis paper should be at least 6 pages and
no more than 8 pages. (That count does not include your title page, if
you have one; or a list of sources.)
Professional papers tend to be short, concise and clear.
Academic writing, which you are likely to be assigned in other
classes, sometimes measures quality by the number of pages.
Topics should be in the national security area. Please reach
out to me if you have trouble choosing a Topic or an interested
Reader.
This is a typical college paper. With a few exceptions:
Choose a Govt. official who might have a need to read the
paper. (If you provide your topic, I will make suggestions
for you.)
Information gaps: Give the Reader a hint about what you
might research further and what you do not know, that
you hope to discover with further research.
The FIU library is a good place to start to look for credible
sources on your topic. Find time to sit with a librarian to
discuss!
At the end of the paper, you should describe a policy o
plan how to resolve the issue.
Possible format could include a Summary and a Conclusion.
(See sample papers) You should also include a
Recommendation to solve the issue/problem.
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Another hint: I certainly understand and appreciate passion, and
I allow you to choose a national security topic to be sure this
issue is one you care about. However, this mid-term Policy
Analysis paper should contain serious critical thinking, such
that when necessary you are able to examine various sides of
an issue, even if you disagree with the viewpoint. Seriously,
how can you know any issue, if you only know one perspective?
Professional writing requires that you provide your Reader with
sound, accurate information that considers various perspectives
even while making a choice of one alternative over another
I am passionate about original sources. If you write about:
Immigration
The Iran Nuclear deal
relations with North Korea
Climate Change
And as with most other issues, please take a moment to look
at original source material. I have posted actual documents and
such material is easy to find on official website
Tips on Papers:
Choose a Reader who is most interested in the specific
topic.
Proofread carefully! Nothing deducts from the score more
than missing words and unclear sentences. Read your final
paper out loud; or allow someone trusted to read it. If an
outside reader has difficulty understanding the main points,
you are not being clear!
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Do the research. You are not a credible writer if you write
about immigration, for example, and do not bother to look
up the presidents latest executive order on the issue. If you
write on US relations with Cuba, for example, be sure to
look at the presidents latest speech. Such documents can
be found easily on congressional research service and
whitehouse.gov websites. You must review primary
documents in order to oppose or defend.
The fantastic FIU library staff can help guide your research.
Consider bullet points to convey essential data. Graphics
help to make a paper more professional.
Include a map if you write about a country and name
several locations.
Cite sources, using whichever style you prefer.
Watch grammar, and especially sentence and verb
agreement.
Make sure sentences are precise and accurate; avoid long
sentences.
Focus on what you have learned from the credible research.
Think about using sub-headings that help to organize your
research.
Writing guides, such as Research on the Internet, are posted
on Canvas
More Writing Tips
Review sample papers posted on CANVAS.
Visit the Library for Research assistance
Document the paper with credible sources
Accurate: be sure your research is thorough and complete
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Be sure your paper reflects more than one perspective,
when appropriate. This assignment is not about personal
beliefs. Rather the assignment is intended to demonstrate
your ability to search for and use credible research. In the
follow-on Position Memo you will recommend a position.
Grammar, sentence syntax, and punctuation matter most. I
am especially disappointed with run-on sentences. Be
consistent with punctuation throughout the paper, starting
with the title.
Avoid slang, contractions, and grandiose statements.
Avoid posing questions to the Reader. You are the expert
and should be informing the Reader. This is not to ignore
that all good research papers usually begin with questions.
Who is the Reader (Policymaker), and what does she need
to know and why.
Sources should be credible. Opinion sources are fine, but
should be supported by credible sources: Academic
Journals; scholarly papers; Think Tanks; official
government documents, etc. Even if you ultimately
disagree with a policy, you must first understand the policy.
Charts, sub-headings; and graphics give your work a
professional look and help the Reader highlight key data.
Use short paragraphs that contain a single main idea, and
sentences that are short, concise, and precise.
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