Research Paper
Choose two instances of twentieth/twenty-first century state terrorism from two separate states and compare and contrast the incidents. What are the differences and similarities between the two incidents? How could these be explained? What are (or were) the global effects of such incidents? Why would states act in such a manner? Does it support achievement of states’ interests? What about global norms regarding state terrorism? Please answer for both states.
Topic Selection/Thesis Statement
Choose a topic based on the above information and write a thesis statement summarizing the main argument you will be making in your final paper. This may change as you move forward, but it will be your general road map.
Annotated Bibliography
Provide a list and brief description of at least eight sources that you have identified for the paper. At least, two of these must be a primary source document and at least two must be an academic journal article. These should be specific sources, not just places where you can find sources. The goal here is to see that you have dug in a bit and actually found something that pertains to the issue you will be researching. Annotated bibliographies should be submitted via the Assignments Folder.
Abstract
Prepare a short abstract (less than one page) with a brief overview of your paper and a summary of the main arguments of your paper.
Final Paper
The final paper must contain 10-12 full pages of content, double-spaced, with standard 1inch margins and 12-point standard font. You must use APA or Chicago/Turabian style for citations. All papers must use a minimum of two (up to four) primary and four secondary sources. You may use two of the sources assigned for this course. At least two of your secondary sources must be academic journal articles.
Your paper should have a minimum of 8 sources, two to four primary sources and the rest secondary sources. (If you are unfamiliar with this distinction, check out the information here:http://subjectguides.library.american.edu/primary.) Restrict your sources to newspaper articles from major national and international papers, published journals and magazine articles, academic sources, and websites from major organizations and government agencies. Two of our course materials may be used as references.
