Type: Individual Project Unit:  Current Information on Terror Groups Due Date:  Wed, 10/25/17 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible:  135 Points Earned:  0 Deliverable Length:  1,000–1,250 words View objectives for this assignment Go To: · Assignment Details · Scenario · Learning Materials · Reading Assignment My Work: Online Deliverables: · Submissions Looking for tutoring? Go to Smarthinking Collapse All | Expand All Collapse All | Expand All Assignment Details Assignment Description Click on the following link(s) for the Phase 3 Reading Assignment: · CRS Issue Statement on Organized Crime and Gangs in the U.S. · Foreign Terrorist Organizations 8/10/2010 · Prostitution as a Possible Funding Mechanism for Terrorism The purpose of this assignment is to explore the horizon of America’s terrorism threat portfolio. Your assignment is not to merely identify and list organizations and movements that may engage in terrorist activities against the U.S. but also to demonstrate a deeper understanding, based upon research you conduct, of their history and their motivations. Based upon the research questions below, you are to write an analysis of 1,000–1,250 words that addresses the current and future foreign-borne terrorism threat portfolio of the United States. Include in your discussion an assessment of possible solution sets and techniques, based upon your analysis of the terrorist organizations you identify as the most threatening.  While forecasting future events is an inexact science, a professional intelligence analyst bases their conclusions on solid facts and sound principals of analysis. It is extremely important that you do the same in this assignment. Assignment Guidelines · Address the following in an analysis document of 1,000–1,250 words: · What are the primary motivations behind international terror organizations that continue to plan to or actively strike against Western nations? Explain.  · Have these motivations changed over the past several decades? Have they changed since September 11, 2001? Explain. · Are the motivations realistic and achievable? Why or why not? · How would you characterize the level of threat to the United States posed by international terrorists? Explain. · Based on your research, do you feel that the threat is increasing or decreasing? Why? · What are the 3 primary terrorist organizations or movements that you believe pose the greatest threat to the United States? Why? · Should the United States engage in an active dialogue with terrorist organizations in an effort to seek a peaceful solution? Why or why not? · In what domains does the most effective solution for countering the terrorist challenge exist? Consider the following: · National defense (e.g., armed military conflict) · National security (e.g., intelligence and secret operations) · International diplomacy (e.g., the United Nations; regional nation-state organization support; and negotiating with nonstate organizations, including providin ...

1. Type: Individual Project
Unit: Current Information on Terror Groups
Due Date: Wed, 10/25/17
Grading Type: Numeric
Points Possible: 135
Points Earned: 0
Deliverable Length: 1,000–1,250 words
View objectives for this assignment
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Assignment Details
Assignment Description
Click on the following link(s) for the Phase 3 Reading
Assignment:
· CRS Issue Statement on Organized Crime and Gangs in the
U.S.
· Foreign Terrorist Organizations 8/10/2010
· Prostitution as a Possible Funding Mechanism for Terrorism
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the horizon of
America’s terrorism threat portfolio. Your assignment is not to
merely identify and list organizations and movements that may
engage in terrorist activities against the U.S. but also to
demonstrate a deeper understanding, based upon research you
conduct, of their history and their motivations. Based upon the
research questions below, you are to write an analysis of 1,000–

2. 1,250 words that addresses the current and future foreign-borne
terrorism threat portfolio of the United States. Include in your
discussion an assessment of possible solution sets and
techniques, based upon your analysis of the terrorist
organizations you identify as the most threatening.
While forecasting future events is an inexact science, a
professional intelligence analyst bases their conclusions on
solid facts and sound principals of analysis. It is extremely
important that you do the same in this assignment.
Assignment Guidelines
· Address the following in an analysis document of 1,000–1,250
words:
· What are the primary motivations behind international terror
organizations that continue to plan to or actively strike against
Western nations? Explain.
· Have these motivations changed over the past several decades?
Have they changed since September 11, 2001? Explain.
· Are the motivations realistic and achievable? Why or why not?
· How would you characterize the level of threat to the United
States posed by international terrorists? Explain.
· Based on your research, do you feel that the threat
is increasing or decreasing? Why?
· What are the 3 primary terrorist organizations or movements
that you believe pose the greatest threat to the United
States? Why?
· Should the United States engage in an active dialogue with
terrorist organizations in an effort to seek a peaceful solution?
Why or why not?
· In what domains does the most effective solution for
countering the terrorist challenge exist? Consider the following:
· National defense (e.g., armed military conflict)
· National security (e.g., intelligence and secret operations)
· International diplomacy (e.g., the United Nations; regional
nation-state organization support; and negotiating with nonstate
organizations, including providing them with legitimacy)
· Homeland security (e.g., securing the nation’s borders

3. and domestic investigations)
· Consider what the lack of a successful terrorist strike against
the continental United States (CONUS) since 9/11 means to the
current and near-term (5-year or less) threat horizon. Have
overseas operations successfully countered the foreign-born
terrorism threat? Explain.
· Have robust domestic HS efforts deterred terror groups and
individuals from trying? Why or why not?
· Compile your responses in the final analysis document, and
submit the file to your instructor.
· Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web
resources, and all course materials.
Reading Assignment
You can find links to the following articles in the Phase 3
Assignment Descriptions:
· CRS Issue Statement on Organized Crime and Gangs in the
U.S.
· Foreign Terrorist Organizations 8/10/2010
· Prostitution as a Possible Funding Mechanism for Terrorism
Assignment Objectives
· Evaluate the current information on terrorist organizations.
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Grading Criteria: Preparing for Working in Teams
HCS/131 Version 3
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Grading Criteria
Preparing for Working in Teams
This assignment is due in Week Five.
Content

4. 60 Percent
Points Available
9
Points Earned
x/9
Additional Comments:
Create a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
that identifies the Learning Team resources provided by the
University and the importance of working effectively in a team.
A presentation format has been provided for this assignment;
however, you may choose to format your presentation in another
professional manner.
Include the following in your presentation:
· Describe what the Learning Team Toolkit is.
· Provide screenshots of the Learning Team Toolkit.
· Explain the importance of the Learning Team Charter.
· Why is it created?
· Why is it important in collaborative environments?
· How can it be used during team conflicts?
· Why is it important to communicate with your faculty?
· Explain the importance of the Learning Team Evaluation form.
· Why is it important to rate the members of your team?
· Why is it important that your faculty know how you would
rate your team members?

5. · Explain the resources available in the Learning Team Toolkit.
· Explain the importance of team work in education and the
workplace.
· Identify some strategies you would use when working in a
team.
· Identify effective communication you would use when
working in a team.
· Cite 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.
· Format your references according to APA guidelines.
Note: Speaker notes are to be provided for each slide.
Note: Remember to use the resources in the Center for Writing
Excellence, Turnitin®, and WritePoint®.
Cite 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support
your presentation.
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. Include a
title slide, detailed speaker notes, and a reference slide.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
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Organization/Development
20 Percent
Points Available

6. 3
Points Earned
x/3
Additional Comments:
· The presentation is 7-10 slides in length.
· The introduction provides sufficient background on the
purpose of a learning toolkit
Mechanics
20 Percent
Points Available
3
Points Earned
x/3
Additional Comments:
· The presentation—including the title page, reference page,
tables, and any appendixes—is consistent with APA guidelines
as directed by the facilitator. The presentation is laid out with
effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed;
spelling is correct.
Total Available
Total Earned
15
x/15

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