we are not conducting human research – NO surveys, questions, interviews are allowed.  If human research is conducted, you automatically fail.

class: Homeland Security Capestone

In  this assignment you will present your research question along with a  purpose statement. You will also present your preliminary thoughts on a  research design. In other words, how do you intend to answer your  research question. The specific research question should be of depth and  breadth required for a major project. There is a template attached with  the proper headings and settings. You are required to use this template  to submit your assignment. This temple is attached as  "Assignment1Template." 

Required Elements of the Assignment

  • Title Page
  • Introduction –       Provide pertinent information related to your topic focusing on why       your topic is important. The introduction contains three secondary       headings which are Purpose Statement, Research Question, and Design       Statement.
  • Purpose      Statement – Present your purpose statement in this section.
  • Research      Question – Present your research question in this section.
  • Design      Statement –  Explain how you intend to answer your research      question. This section  represents your preliminary thoughts on a      methodology. For example, you  may intend to conduct a case study in      order to answer your research  question. It is expected that your      research design will evolve as a  result of conducting the literature      review.
  • Reference list in      APA format containing at least 8 scholarly sources of which six must be      peer reviewed journal articles