A fundamental issue established at the outset of this course is the fact that becoming involved in terrorist activities is a process, where numerous factors can affect the mindset and actions of an individual. We have covered many of these issues and influences, so concerning this matter, compare and contrast at least two different radicalization models that explain terrorist motivations. In this research paper also summarize behavioral and psychological factors associated with disengaging from terrorism and describes what efforts or programs are most effective in countering radicalization and why.
Assignment Specifics:
- The body of your report is to be at least FOUR FULL pages in length (not counting the title page and references) and is to contain the following:
- A brief introduction with the topic and your thesis
- A main body, containing the “meat” of the paper, where you provide the requested information supported by class readings and with your analysis
- A conclusion, summarizing your information clearly and concisely
Technical Requirements
- Your paper must be at a minimum of 4-6 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
- Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.
- Type in Times New Roman, 12 point, and double space.
- Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
- Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic-type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
- All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.
- Students will follow the APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework. The attached document will provide a template that will offer needed guidance, where other information can be found at the APUS library and the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
- Submit in Microsoft Word format and save in the following manner: LastnameHLSS154Final