Essay Directions
and Requirements:
1.
Select a topic of interest from the list ofDeclared Disasters in the United
States during
your lifetime (according to FEMA)
2.
In your essay, explain the event in detail. Use the
reflection questions below as your guide to explore the topic deeply.
o
How
did this natural disaster occur, and explain using knowledge from the course
(this may be one of your cited sources)?
o
What
was the extent of damage, including data that overviews emergency response
calls, medical reports, financial burdens, etc.?
o
How
does the human race prepare for such future events and overcome the
challenge(s)?
o
How
has it affected you and your family personally (if applicable), and/or what
have you learned from this event?
3.
Include at least 3 credible references in your essay.
o
You
may use FEMA.gov as one resource and can find credible resources on Google
Scholar, any news journal, .net, or .org site. Please refrain from
Wikipedia, .com, or blog sites, as this information may not always be
accurate. These articles have not been peer-reviewed for accuracy.
o
Please
CITE YOUR SOURCES WITHIN YOUR ESSAY when using direct quotes, statistics, or
facts. Use no more than two direct quotations in your essay; all other
information should be paraphrased in your own words.
o
YOU
MUST INCLUDE YOUR RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL DATA – CITE YOUR SOURCES WITHIN THE
TEXT.
Formatting
Requirements:
1.
Include
a cover page with a title (does not count towards the 3-5 pages)
2.
3-5
pages in length (12-pt font and double-spaced). Include an introduction
and a formal conclusion paragraph.
3.
Include
a final Reference page that does not count towards your 3-5 pages.
4.
Must
use APA formatting, especially when citing references
