HLSS 323 APU Definitions & Differences Between Home Grown Extremism & Terrorism Discussion In the lessons, required readings and discussion forums in weeks

HLSS 323 APU Definitions & Differences Between Home Grown Extremism & Terrorism Discussion In the lessons, required readings and discussion forums in weeks 1 and 2 we discussed homegrown extremism, terrorism, and different radicalization frameworks. For this assignment, you will write a research paper addressing the following topics:

1) Describe the differences between homegrown extremism and terrorism, and provide your own definition of each.

2) Compare and contrast at least two different radicalization models. Highlight any key similarities and differences.

3) Choose either a purely domestic extremist group or an internationally focused terrorist organization and briefly describe the main inspiration (the grievance or cause).

For the third part you can pick any extremist or terrorist group you like to describe the ideology or what drives them, but for three easy choices you could opt to look at al Qaeda, Islamic State, or the extremist right wing Militias (see below).

Ibrahim, R. (2005, October 5). Al Qaeda’s Offensive Rhetoric: What does Al Qaeda ultimately want? Middle East Forum. Retrieved from [http://www.meforum.org/2540/al-qaeda-offensive-rhetoric]

Wood, G. (2015, March). What ISIS Really Wants. The Atlantic. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/03/what-isis-really-wants/384980/

Baysinger, T. G. (July 2006). Right-wing Group Characteristics and Ideology. Homeland Security Affairs 2, Article 3. Retrieved from https://www.hsaj.org/articles/166

The below information provides guidance on how your paper must be formatted.

The body of your report is to be three to five (3-5) pages in length (points will be deducted if the minimum page requirement is not met)
Times New Roman 12-point font with one inch margins all around. Double spaced with no extra lines or spaces added. See the attached resources such as the APA sample paper, the APUS Writing Style Guide APA and the resource on “How to write an effective college level research paper for HLSS courses”.
Utilize resources provided to you in the course to support your work as your primary sources. However, you may supplement your work with scholarly research you conduct on these topics (see the attached guide on how to find scholarly works). Assignments will be automatically submitted for review through Turnitin and will be graded in accordance with the writing assignment grading rubric. Freely utilize appropriate sources, summarize in your own words and cite accordingly, but be mindful of excessive direct quotes. Direct quotes from other words should not exceed 10% of your content. In a college level paper you want to paraphrase, analyze and synthesize.
Sources utilized are to be cited and listed in accordance with the APA writing style
Save your work as a Microsoft Word document in the following format, “SmithHLSS323Midterm.doc” and attach as your assignment
Refer to grading rubric for additional details concerning grading criteria