The first essay is due at the end of unit 2. (The following information can be found in the course overview, Park University syllabus website, and Park University CLO website.) To complete each of the three essays, you should: The essay is worth 50 points. Explain what mitigation is, and how it differs from other emergency management disciplines, describe three mitigation tools, and describe their benefits and shortcomings, and name three impediments to mitigation, and describe each using a real or fictitious scenario within a state or local jurisdiction. Military applications should not be used as they operate differently. Write a short essay, 2-3 typewritten or computer-generated pages, 12 font in Times New Roman. Every paper must contain both citations and references in APA.  Each of your three essays must include: A Title Page Abstract that summarizes the essay General Introduction of the topic Research the web and others sources for your responses. Discuss the topic required. Analyze what you have learned and evaluate it expressing your thoughts and supported opinions on the topic. Suggest changes in the topic based on society’s needs today Reference page, using APA style ( www.apa.org  (Links to an external site.) ) You must demonstrate that you understand the terminology and the concepts used. You must write using APA format for all source citations in both the body of the essay and in the reference page.  READ THE PLAGIARISM LINK ON THE LEFT OF THE COURSE. ALL PAPERS MUST USE APA CITATIONS FOR INFORMATION UTILIZED FROM ANY SOOURCE WHETHER QUOTED OR PARAPHRASED TO AVOID PLAGIARISM AND AN “F” FOR THE PAPER.  For assistance in writing papers generally:  Online Tutoring Services – Help When You Need it – 24 Hours a Day! Students taking online classes are eligible to receive FREE online tutoring through SMARTHINKING. Support is available in the following subject areas: Math, Bilingual Math, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Spanish, and Writing. Just go to  http://www.smarthinking.com/  (Links to an external site.)  and enter the username:  parksmart  & password:  tutorhelp .  Homework Rubric Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet Expectations No Evidence of Expectations Research of Topics/ 3-4 resources other than Text Book 9-10 Points 6-8 Points 1-5 Points 0 Explanation of Emergency Management Phase 18-20 Points 14-17 Points 1-13 Points 0 Evaluation and Examples used 12-14 Points 9-11 Points 1-8 Points 0 Comparison between common law and statute 18-20 Points 14-17 Points 1-13 Points 0 Meets all Criteria Does Not Meet APA Not Used Citations and Reference Page/ in APA 2 Points 1 Point 0 Paper Format/ in APA 2 Points 1 Point 0 Use of Title page, abstract, body/ in APA 2 Points 1 Point 0 .

1. The first essay is due at the end of unit 2. (The following
information can be found in the course overview, Park
University syllabus website, and Park University CLO website.)
To complete each of the three essays, you should:
The essay is worth 50 points.
Explain what mitigation is, and how it differs from other
emergency management disciplines, describe three mitigation
tools, and describe their benefits and shortcomings, and name
three impediments to mitigation, and describe each using a real
or fictitious scenario within a state or local jurisdiction.
Military applications should not be used as they operate
differently.
Write a short essay, 2-3 typewritten or computer-generated
pages, 12 font in Times New Roman.
Every paper must contain both citations and references in APA.
Each of your three essays must include:
A Title Page
Abstract that summarizes the essay
General Introduction of the topic
Research the web and others sources for your responses.
Discuss the topic required.
Analyze what you have learned and evaluate it expressing your
thoughts and supported opinions on the topic.
Suggest changes in the topic based on society’s needs today
Reference page, using APA style (
www.apa.org
(Links to an external site.)
)
You must demonstrate that you understand the terminology and
the concepts used. You must write using APA format for all
source citations in both the body of the essay and in the
reference page.
READ THE PLAGIARISM LINK ON THE LEFT OF THE
COURSE. ALL PAPERS MUST USE APA CITATIONS FOR

2. INFORMATION UTILIZED FROM ANY SOOURCE
WHETHER QUOTED OR PARAPHRASED TO AVOID
PLAGIARISM AND AN “F” FOR THE PAPER.
For assistance in writing papers generally:
Online Tutoring Services – Help When You Need it – 24 Hours
a Day!
Students taking online classes are eligible to receive FREE
online tutoring through SMARTHINKING. Support is available
in the following subject areas: Math, Bilingual Math, Biology,
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Economics,
Accounting, Statistics, Spanish, and Writing. Just go to
http://www.smarthinking.com/
(Links to an external site.)
and enter the username:
parksmart
& password:
tutorhelp
.
Homework Rubric
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Does Not Meet Expectations
No Evidence of Expectations
Research of Topics/ 3-4 resources other than Text Book
9-10 Points
6-8 Points
1-5 Points
0
Explanation of Emergency Management Phase
18-20 Points
14-17 Points
1-13 Points
0

3. Evaluation and Examples used
12-14 Points
9-11 Points
1-8 Points
0
Comparison between common law and statute
18-20 Points
14-17 Points
1-13 Points
0
Meets all Criteria
Does Not Meet APA
Not Used
Citations and Reference Page/ in APA
2 Points
1 Point
0
Paper Format/ in APA
2 Points
1 Point
0
Use of Title page, abstract, body/ in APA
2 Points
1 Point
0