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1. DESCRIPTION: You will select one topic from a list, conduct independent
research
DESCRIPTION:You will select one topic from a list, conduct independent research on that
topic, and prepare a 10-–12 page paper discussing the topic and its relation to the
emergency management field.This writing-intensive assignment. Whichever topic you
choose, your paper should consist of the following items:Cover/Title PageAbstractBody of
Paper10-12 pages words longIntroductionExplanation of the research topicHow the topic
fits into Emergency ManagementHow the Emergency Management cycle applies to your
chosen topicConclusionReferences PageFormat of PaperTimes New Roman font ONLY12
point font1 inch margins (you will have to change your margins if using Word 2003 or
earlier)Double Spaced.TOPIC:Describe and discuss how technology in emergency
management and response, including social media, has evolved. How is it affecting
emergency planning, response and donations management?RUBRIC:10-12 PGS: Paper
exceeds the minimum number of pages but no more than the maximum number of pages for
each assignment OR the paper meets the minimum number of pages required; AND the
papper includes all of the required components as specified in the
assignment.Demonstrates superior subject knowledge by comprehensively and correctly
presenting information from the readings and sources.Provides strong critical analysis.
Presents new or original ideas with comprehensive details and depth. Interpretation of the
information is rich in content, thoughtful and insightful. Few to no errors or omissions in
analysis.Cites more than the minimum of one (1) academic or professional reference for
each page of written for the assignment to support the information presented. (i.e. 5 pages =
5 cited references) .References are correctly cited.Demonstrates clear graduate-level
writing proficiency. Writing style clearly reflects a strong graduate-level tone. Strong
sentence and paragraph structure with few grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
which enhance the content.The paper is well organized by clearly identified sections based
on the listed requirements. Little to no errors in paper formatting, bibliographic, and in-text
citation formatting, according to APA.