Module 4 Lesson To-Do List
Read: Textbook: Chapter 8 – Participants: Governmental Disaster Management Agencies (Coppola 2021)
Read: Textbook: Chapter 9 – Participants: Non-Governmental Organizations (Coppola 2021)
Read: Textbook: Chapter 10 – Participants: Multilateral Organizations and International Financial Institutions (Coppola 2021)
Read: Recommended Reading: PDF: ISAC Response to Humanitarian Crisis Download ISAC Response to Humanitarian Crisis, i-28. Anonymous. (2014, February 25). Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti. Retrieved from https://www.humanitarianlibrary.org/resource/response-humanitarian-crisis-haiti-0
Read: Recommended Reading: PDF: PAHO Health Response Haiti Download PAHO Health Response Haiti, Chapters 1-4. Health Response to the Earthquake in Haiti – January 2010 – World. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://reliefweb.int/report/world/health-response-earthquake-haiti-january-2010
Explore: External Website: Organizational Spotlight — United States Agency for International Development (USAID)This week, our organizational spotlight shines on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This agency is the lead, on behalf of the citizens of the U.S., on international disaster response. Many other response organizations partner with USAID to provide disaster relief and related assistance missions. Who We Are. (2019, October 04). Retrieved from https://www.usaid.gov/who-we-areLinks to an external site.
4.1 – Final Research Paper Proposal & Outline
Choose a global disaster topic of interest to you. This could include any topic we’ve addressed in the course or one we did not have time to cover. The only condition is that your topic has to be a disaster event outside of the U.S., and can be a current or past historical event. Using the rubric criteria, develop an outline as your paper proposal. You will upload your proposal for me to review and approve your topic, and include research information (i.e. journal articles you will review, background, etc.), sources, and other preliminary information. The assignment should demonstrate you have met the objectives of the course, and will also provide you with a jump start on your final paper.
Your proposal should include:
Title
Topic: International disaster of choice.
Introduction: Brief introduction that outlines the disaster of interest.
Pre-disaster assessment of the population, preparedness/readiness/response/recovery programs, etc.
Impacts experienced by the community.
Governmental and non-governmental agency response and support. If international aid was provided, include information on that too.
Recovery challenges.
Mitigation strategies that can help lessen the impact of a future disaster.
Recommendations and Conclusion
Proposed references (5-10 from readings; 5-10 journal articles).
Your proposal should be no more than 3-4 pages, and each section can have bulleted information to highlight your thought process. The idea is to outline/map-out the components of your paper based on the above information; you can include other sections/sub-sections to your paper to address your key arguments as well. I expect solid grammar, punctuation, and to use a scholarly writing style (do not use first person). Your work should be double spaced, one-inch margins, 12 professional point font, and in a Word document or PDF. APA format is required. You must support your work with sources. This includes in-text citations. Your proposal is due on Sunday by 11:59 pm.
*Note: If you do not submit in a Word document, I cannot provide specific comments/edits in the document and return it to you. All students have access to Microsoft Office for free through the university. Link: https://itstore.astate.edu/microsoft-office/Links to an external site.
View Rubric
Research Paper – Proposal
Research Paper – Proposal
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
Topic Clarity
20 pts
Exceeds Standards
Topic was clearly defined and relevant to the study of international disaster management.
16 pts
Meets Standards
Topic meets the intent of the assignment.
10 pts
Below Standards
Topic was not clear or concise.
4 pts
Unacceptable
Topic was not relevant or too broad.
/ 20 pts
Background & Pre-Disaster Community Assessment
25 pts
Exceeds Standards
Provided a thorough and well-rounded discussion of the community dynamics, including a pre-disaster assessment of the population composition.
20 pts
Meets Standards
Provided a standard discussion of the community dynamics, including a pre-disaster assessment of the population composition.
12.5 pts
Below Standards
Provided a basic discussion of the community dynamics, including a pre-disaster assessment of the population composition.
5 pts
Unacceptable
Provided a very little discussion of the community dynamics, and/or minimal pre-disaster assessments of the population composition.
/ 25 pts
Governmental/NGO Response Discussion
25 pts
Exceeds Standards
Provided thorough information of governmental and non-governmental agency response and support.
20 pts
Meets Standards
Provided standard information of governmental and non-governmental agency response and support.
12.5 pts
Below Standards
Provided basic information of governmental and non-governmental agency response and support.
5 pts
Unacceptable
Provided little information of governmental and non-governmental agency response and support.
/ 25 pts
Grammar
15 pts
Exceeds Standards
Demonstrates excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and construction of sentences. Few or no errors.
12 pts
Meets Standards
Demonstrates standard grammar, punctuation, and construction of sentences. Minimal errors.
7.5 pts
Below Standards
Demonstrates basic grammar, punctuation, and construction of sentences. Significant errors.
3 pts
Unacceptable
There were excessive grammar, spelling, or sentence structure errors.
/ 15 pts
APA
15 pts
Exceeds Standards
APA format is correctly used including title page, reference list, in-text citations and other formatting. No errors.
12 pts
Meets Standards
APA format is correctly used including title page, reference list, in-text citations and other formatting. Minimal errors (1-4).
7.5 pts
Below Standards
APA format is semi-correctly used (title page, reference list, in-text citations and other formatting). Some errors (5-9).
3 pts
Unacceptable
APA format is not correctly used including title page, reference list, in-text citations and other formatting. Multiple errors (10+).
/ 15 pts
Total Points: 0
