| Topic: Terrorism in the Middle East and Latin America
Thread Prompt: In the Middle East, Israel has responded to terrorism with several controversial counter-terrorist polices to include a wall and selective assassinations. The U.S. policy on the use of drones selectively targeting individuals such as Anwar al-Awlaki could also be considered selective assassination. Do the controversial tactics utilized by Israel work? Why or why not? Reply Prompt: For your replies, respond to 2 classmates, identifying at least 1 strength and 1 weakness in their reasoning. Post your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 5, and your replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week. |
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| Forum 5 (Module 6) |
Topic: Radical Islam and the Threat to America
Thread Prompt: Investigative journalist Steve Emerson originally documented the existence of jihad in America. Then, Brian Jenkins found 46 publicly recorded attacks or attempted attacks from radicalized individuals between 9/11/2001 and December 2009. More recently, Ryan Mauro and the Clarion Project exposed radical Islamic groups inside America. Do you agree or disagree with these findings? If there is a radical Islamic presence inside America, what should be done about radical ideology and by whom? Prior to preparing your answer, you may want to watch “The Third Jihad” available online at: www.thethirdjihad.com and on YouTube at the Clarion Project channel. Reply Prompt: For your replies, respond to 2 classmates, identifying at least 1 strength and 1 weakness in their reasoning. Post your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 6, and your replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week. |
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| Forum 6 (Module 7) |
Topic: Homeland Security
Thread Prompt: Following the homegrown jihadist terrorist attacks in Orlando and San Bernardino, there is a growing debate about the relationship between community policing and homeland security. Is community policing a tool that should be applied to homeland security? Why or why not? Reply Prompt: For your replies, respond to 2 classmates, identifying at least 1 strength and 1 weakness in their reasoning. Post your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 7, and your replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week. |
Discussion Board Forums Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Points Possible | Points Earned |
| Thread – Key Components | 0 to 15 points
All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. |
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| Thread – Major Points | 0 to 10 points
Major points are supported by the following: · Reading & Study materials; · Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal); · Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); · Citations in current Turabian format; and · Integration of biblical principles. |
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| Thread – Spelling and Grammar | 0 to 5 points
Proper spelling and grammar are used. |
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| Thread – Communication | 0 to 5 points
· Required word count (at least 400 words) is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations. |
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| Replies – Major Points | 0 to 10 points
Major points are supported by the following: · Reading & Study materials; · Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal); · Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and · Citations in current Turabian format. |
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| Replies – Contribution | 0 to 10 points
· A contribution is made to the discussion. · Each reply expounds on the thread. |
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| Replies – Spelling and Grammar | 0 to 10 points
Proper spelling and grammar are used. |
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| Replies – Communication | 0 to 10 points
· Required word count (at least 200 words each) for 2 replies is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations. |
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| Total | /75 | |
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