HLSS154-Final Assignment

A fundamental issue established at the outset of this course is the fact that becoming involved in terrorist activities is a process where numerous factors can affect the mindset and actions of an individual. We have covered many of these issues and influences, so concerning this matter, compare and contrast at least two different radicalization models that explain terrorist motivations. In this research paper also summarize behavioral and psychological factors associated with disengaging from terrorism and describes what efforts or programs are most effective in countering radicalization and why.

Related Course Objectives:

CO-3: Categorize means of communication and influence upon advancing terrorist narratives.

• LO-3.1: Examine media use by terrorist and extremist groups.

CO-4: Compare radicalization models that explain terrorist motivations.

• LO-4.1: Describe characteristics of radicalization.
• LO-4.2: Compare the inspiration of both politics and religion upon individuals who choose to carry out terrorist actions.

CO-5: Summarize behavioral and psychological factors associated with disengaging from terrorism.

• LO-5.1: Discuss factors that influence disengagement from terrorism.

Directions

For this assignment, complete the following steps:

1. Download the assignment template to write your paper.
2. Locate sources to aid in writing your paper.
3. Introduce your topic and include a brief summary of what you will discuss (1/2 page);
4. Describe two radicalization models that explain terrorist motivations by comparing and contrasting the models (2 pages);
5. Discuss behavioral and psychological factors associated with disengaging from terrorism (1 1/2 pages):
6. Describe what efforts or programs are most effective in countering radicalization and why (1 1/2 pages);
7. Provide a conclusion summarizing your paper in a clear and concise manner (1/2 page).

Submission Guidelines

• Your paper must be at a minimum of 6 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum requirement).
• Scholarly and credible references should be used. At least 4 scholarly articles are required for this assignment.
• Scholarly sources include peer-reviewed articles, government publications, and academic texts.
• Type in Times New Roman, 12 point, and double space.
• Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
• Points will be deducted for using Wikipedia or encyclopedic-type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
• Use the Template that is provided to develop this assignment.
• All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.