generate an intelligence research question and produce a literature review and annotated bibliography.
For this assignment, your task is to generate an intelligence research question and produce a literature review and annotated bibliography. Select an intelligence topic of your choice that calls for either an explanatory study (why question) or predictive study (what will happen question). Once you have developed your research question, you will conduct a literature review and produce an annotated bibliography (example attached). General Requirements1. Document Format.a. MS Word documentb. One-inch (1?) marginsc. Times New Roman fontd. Twelve (12) pitche. Not including your title page, this assignment should be 4 pages. This does include your annotated bibliography.f. Double space, except for your bibliographys citations (see example below).2. Citation Format: The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS). As stated in the Academic Integrity Briefings, information taken directly from another source must be placed in quotations and cited following the CMS format contained in the week one lessons folder. You must cite all other information from your sources, even if you do not quote directly. DIRECT QUOTING SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM.3. Grading is based on the attached rubric.You should include the following elements in your paperTitle Page Section I: Introduction In your introduction, you will give the background of your research topic. What is the broader intelligence issue? Why should you reader care about this topic? What are the implications for US national security? Your specific research question will be an element of this larger problem.*Note: An intelligence issue is NOT the evaluation of US policy or process. An intelligence issue is something that the IC researches to understand an adversary. For example, will North Korea invade South Korea or will Iran develop a nuclear weapons capability.Section II: The Research Question In this section, you should address your specific research question. This section should include:a) Your research questionb) What type of study is this (explanatory or predictive)?c) What is the dependent variable (refer to your week 1 reading)?d) What are the independent variables (refer to your week 1 reading)?e) Are there obvious answers to your specific research question? What are they?f) Short discussion of how you developed this question and why it should be of interest to the Intelligence Community.Section III: Related Literature Provide current state of our accumulated knowledge as it relates to your specific research question. This section should answer whether or not there is an accumulated body of scholarship on this issue. Is this a new issue or have scholars and analysts been studying it for years? What kind of literature is out there? Are there leading researchers/analysts on this topic? Who are they? If this is a new issue, what challenges will that present to your research?Section IV: Annotated Bibliography. While conducting your literature review, you will also build an annotated bibliography. Do this by providing an annotated bibliography of at least five sources you would use to answer your research question. These sources should include books, journals and other scholarly articles. In the annotation include what information the source provides to your research question. Use the Chicago style of annotation for this and all assignments in this course. Formatting counts. See the attached example.An annotated bibliography is a list of sources on a certain topic with a brief description of each source. Each entry in an annotated bibliography should include all the information normally included in a list of works cited. For instance, the citation for a book would include the title, author, publisher, place of publication, and year of publication.The bibliographic information is followed by an annotation, which can be a few sentences or a lengthy paragraph that describes the contents of the source and provides a brief explanation of its relevance to your research. For this assignment, your annotations should be a minimum of 5 sentences.
post your comments on why we should or shouldnt use COTS items?
After reviewing this weeks material, especially the section on commercial off the shelf (COTS) equipment, post your comments on why we should or shouldnt use COTS items? Also, after reviewing the previous 5 weeks worth of material, what are some areas that COTS equipment should be used?
Discuss the issue of Local Control from both sides. What are the arguments for and against local control?
Texas is a small-government state. Its politicians, of all stripes, bemoan the intrusion of the federal government, yet the 84th legislature acted to impose its will on local government in a number of areas. Read: http://www.texasvox.org/tag/local-control/ (a series of posts on local control issues around the state). http://www.tribtalk.org/2015/03/12/liberty-trumps-local-control/ [this is an op-ed by Rep. Matt Rinaldi, on why state control over local ordinances upholds liberty]Discuss the issue of Local Control from both sides. What are the arguments for and against local control?Is it hypocritical for the state government to impose its will on the policies?Choose one issue below, and explore how local control has been handled by state government.FrackingSanctuary CitiesNon-discrimination ordinances (e.g., Houstons HERO)ZoningRed Light CamerasPlastic bags[SLO3 fulfills Program Level Outcomes 1, 2, 5, 6; Course Level Outcomes 2, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Select and describe two (2) domestic policy issues your campaign is advocating.
Fantasy Presidential Campaign ActivityIn this activity you are going to apply what you have learned this week about policy as well as apply what you have learned in this course so far to create a basic presidential campaign plan.Imagine that you have been serving the past few years as the governor of your home state or a U.S. Senator representing your home state. You have done great work and face no challenge in winning the nomination of your party to run in the General Election. In your campaign plan, please address the following:Part 1: Campaign Details· What is your home state?· What is your political party?· What is your campaign tagline or slogan? Almost all recent presidential campaigns have had a theme song. For example, in 1992, Bill Clinton used the song, Dont Stop, by Fleetwood Mac. In 2012, Republican nominee Mitt Romney used the song, Born Free, by Kid Rock. What is your campaign theme song? Why did you select that song.· Select someone to be your Vice Presidential Running Mate. You can pick anyone that would eligible, per the Constitution, to serve as President. Why did you select this person to be your vice presidential running mate? How do they help improve your chances on winning the General Election?Part 2: Your Issues· Select and describe two (2) domestic policy issues your campaign is advocating.· Why did you select these domestic policy issues to focus on? Use polling data from a reputable polling source such as pew research to support your decision.· For each domestic policy issue write a simple one sentence elevator pitch that you would use to easily communicate your position to the masses.· Select and describe two (2) economic policy issues your campaign is advocating.· Why did you select these economic policy issues to focus on? Use polling data from a reputable polling source such as pew research to support your decision.· For each economic policy issue write a simple one sentence elevator pitch that you would use to easily communicate your position to the masses.· Select and describe two (2) foreign policy issues your campaign is advocating.· Why did you select these foreign issues to focus on? Use polling data from a reputable polling source such as pew research to support your decision.· For each foreign policy issue write a simple one sentence elevator pitch that you would use to easily communicate your position to the masses.Part 3: Your StrategyConsidering the Electoral College vote, which specific states would you campaign in? Keep in mind you have limited resources and that you cant campaign in every state. Think about what states you would need to win in order to win the general election. Based on historical data, do you actually have a chance to win? Would you be able secure enough electoral votes to win the general election by these states.To help you think about this part of the assignment you may want to find online and play with an Interactive Electoral College Map. Here are some website that you could use to help:270 To WinU.S. Election AtlasElectoral College Interactive Map2016: Make Your PredictionBe sure to include a reference list of all sources that you used to complete your paper.Please note: APA formatting and citations rules apply to this and all essays in this course.View your assignment rubric.
Explain where the accountant would find the terms and conditions of a companys bond issue.
Based on the information presented in the video, attached a word document or post brief responses to the following requirements: Explain why companies issue corporate bonds (1 pt)Explain where the accountant would find the terms and conditions of a companys bond issue. (2 pts)Explain the interest an investor would have in buying equity (common stock) in a company vs the interest a bondholder would have in buying a companys bond. (2 pts)List and explain the (3) types of bond issues. (5 pts)List 2 commonly known bond credit rating agencies. (2 pts)What instrument acts as the bond agreement? (2 pts) Bond issues are typically issued in what denomination? How about Baby Bonds? (2 pts)Explain what is meant by the Face Value of a bond? Face Value is also referred to as ? by lenders? (2 pts)Interest payments are typically paid how frequently to bondholders? (2 pts)What 3 sources are available for accountants to use to get a bond issues interest payment schedule? (5 pts)
The Roles and Structures of Political Parties in Texas
-APA Format-Cover Page,abstract page, references page-In text citations must match references -5 pages of research(Double spaced)Running Head:Political PartiesCover PageThe Roles and Structures of Political Parties in TexasI will add my nameMust send as a Word Document. Proper grammar and punctuatio, this is a college paper so nothing short of perfect! TOPIC: THE ROLES AND STRUCTURE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN TEXASNO PLAGARISM!!!!
write about counterterrorism strategies of national and international stakeholders against the terrorist organization, effectiveness of counterterrorism strategies and policies.
Paper detailsPlease follow the directions below: Topic: Boko HaramYour paper should include two sections. In the first section, your research paper should give information about the history of terrorist organization, its ideology and motivation, geographical area, goals and objectives, strategies and tactics, recruitment strategies, funding, and future plans and goals, etc. In the second section, you write about counterterrorism strategies of national and international stakeholders against the terrorist organization, effectiveness of counterterrorism strategies and policies. You can also add your opinions on the counterterrorism strategies as well. -The research papers should be at most six (8) pages including references page; typed, double-spaced, in 12 size, Times New Roman font; and be prepared in APA formatting and citations. The paper must include at least five (6) SCHOLARLY citations.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper describing critical issues in policing.
***MUST BE ALL ORIGINAL WORK*** Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper describing critical issues in policing. Include the following:· Examples of technology used in policing and how technology enhances or detracts from police organizations ability to function· Examples of less-than-lethal weapons and how less-than-lethal weapons affect policing in todays society· Example of dangers faced by police and how police organizations address these dangersFormat your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Describe how the scholarly articles premise fits into your overall study.
Please make sure that it is your own work. Please read the study guide. Please watch out for Spelling and Grammar errors. Please us the APA 7th edition. Please provide a Level I and Level II header and sub header.Book Reference:Roberts, C., & Hyatt, L. (2019). The dissertation journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation (3rd ed.). Corwin. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781506373331For this assignment, you will develop the beginning stages of a literature review. Using the CSU Online Library, find two scholarly, peer-reviewed articles using empirical research that is similar to the topic of your study. The articles should meet the quality standards discussed in the unit lesson. One article should use a qualitative methodology, and the other should use a quantitative methodology. Recall that these methodologies were discussed in Unit I. Review each scholarly article, and address the prompts below. Provide a brief summary of the article.Describe how the scholarly articles premise fits into your overall study.Show how the article supports your study.Discuss how the results may influence business decisions.This assignment should be at least two pages in length and contain headings to separate the sections of your assignment. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed. I have attach the two articles
discuss how the policy you chose affects U.S. implementation of isolationism or internationalism beliefs, and describe how the media influences such action and decisions.
InstructionsAs you have learned in this course, politics are an inherent part of government and every citizens life. In this unit, we discussed three types of American policy -domestic, economic, and foreign- and how these policies affect the United States domestically and abroad. The shared powers granted by our Constitution often lead to an overlap in responsibilities during policymaking, referred to as an invitation to struggle. Once established, American public policy often affects other nations around the world. This is evidenced in part by the concepts of isolationism and internationalism.For this assignment, select one type of policy (i.e., domestic, foreign, or economic) covered in the unit, describe its purpose and goals, and explain how it affects relationships between the United States and other nations.In addition, discuss how the policy you chose affects U.S. implementation of isolationism or internationalism beliefs, and describe how the media influences such action and decisions. You must use the CSU Online Library to locate at least three academic articles that support your position.Finally, in your paper, discuss why the shared power of the three branches of government is sometimes referred to as an invitation to struggle about policymaking as it relates to the policy you chose for this assignment.Your paper should consist of at least three pages. Also, any sources used should be cited and referenced properly using APA formatting.
