6.8 Chapter Assignment
Genocide Assignment
This chapter’s materials focused on four of the larger and more well-known genocides. For this assignment you are required to choose another genocide (not among the four focused on in this chapter) and write a short essay in which you answer a series of questions about that genocide. It is important to: (1) complete all chapter materials (chapter content, including all embedded links to readings and videos, and the required course materials) prior to starting the assignment; and (2) cite relevant course material (from current and previous chapters) throughout your assignment to support your points, credit sources of concepts/ideas, and demonstrate completion of assigned course materials.
Assignment Formatting & Style for Written Report:
- Assignments formatting requirements: Arial 12-point font; 1 inch/2.54 centimeter margins; single spaced; APA in-text citation style, reference section and cover page.
- Use proper essay/paragraph style.
- Use APA in-text citation style to support points, credit sources of concepts/ideas, demonstrate research completed for assignment and completion of assigned course materials.
- Paraphrase as opposed to relying on direct quotes.
- Proofread your submission to make sure it is clear, well written and intelligible.
Assignment Submissions Must Include
- Proper APA style cover page.
- Properly sourced, essay style written report addressing the questions below.
- Proper APA reference section that contains all the material cited in the assignment.
Steps to Completing the Assignment
- Identify a genocide that is not among the four focused on in the chapter materials.
- Research the identified genocide and find a minimum of 5 sources (in addition to the chapter materials) to help you to answer the assignment questions. No more than 2 of the sources can be media-type resources. At least 1 of your sources must be from academic, peer-reviewed sources (i.e., journal articles). The remainder can come from online reports from government and non-governmental organizations (i.e., NGOs).
- Write a 1000-word essay (give or take 100 words) on the genocide you have identified that answers the questions below (ALL questions need to be addressed in your essay).
- Support the points/arguments you make in your answers with in-text citations that reference the materials you have found in your research AND those that are in the chapter and eBook. In-text citations to support your points/arguments are essential and required. Be sure to use a diverse range of course materials (from current and previous chapters) as opposed to relying heavily on one, or a few sources.
- Develop an APA style reference section for all material cited (only material cited in the body of the paper can be included in a reference section).
Assignment Questions
- What is the name of the genocide you identified?
- When and where did the genocide occur?
- How long did it last?
- Who was targeted? How/in what way were they tar