Assignment Overview
For this Case Assignment, you will be analyzing three major natural disasters in terms of any transportation and transshipment issues. Topics will include transport of vital supplies, access/egress in and around major impact areas, victim extractions, and any transshipment concerns.
Case Assignment
For each natural disaster below, answer whether there was a transportation/transshipment issue. Explain your answers and give specific examples.
Hurricane Katrina (2005).
California wildfires (2018).
Hurricane Maria (2017).
Assignment Expectations
This Case Assignment should be at least 3-5 pages, double-spaced, not counting the title page and references. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module.
Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.
Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.
Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper (APA style preferred).
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.