For this assignment you will write a college level research paper describing the psychological and behavioral factors of individual terrorists (i.e. recruits and suicide bombers; not terrorist leaders such as Bin Laden). Note: you will address different radicalization processes/models in the final paper such as Moghaddam’s Staircase, so you only need to research and discuss individual psychological and behavioral factors in this paper. Also remember that "psychological" does not mean "psychotic" and we are only addressing those of sound mind who deliberately choose violence for a political purpose, or retribution or to instill fear (not crazy mass shooters).Assignment Specifics:The body of your report is to be at least three FULL pages in length (not counting title page and references) and is to contain the following:A brief introduction, with the topic and your thesisA main body, containing the "meat" of the paper, where you provide the requested information supported by class readings and with your analysisA conclusion, summarizing your information clearly and conciselyMake sure you read the instructions carefully and that you focus your paper on answering the assigned questions. This assignment is a research paper, not an opinion paper, so you need to use scholarly sources to support your thesis. Make sure you use APA style in-text parenthetical citations at the end of every sentence where you are quoting another’s ideas (or any information) that is not your own thoughts and words, like this (Bergen, 2015, para. 14). Citations are required for paraphrases as well, but not the page or paragraph number in that case. I highly recommend you use the APUS writing guide which can be found in the university library or at this link: APUS Research Writing and Style Guide. You are welcome to use supplementary sources to compliment the assigned readings based upon your research, but make sure you use only scholarly and credible sources (do not use open websites and you never want to use wikipedia for a college level paper). Also, dictionaries and encyclopedias as well as general news sites (like CNN, FOX News) are not appropriate for college level research papers. Also, see the APUS Library Homeland Security Program Guide for good sources, as well as the APUS Research Primer and the APUS Library Research FAQs. For formatting, the best option is to use the attached example paper as a template (for formatting purposes only).Requirements:Written according to the APA style and format (parenthetical in-text citation formats only; not end notes or footnotes);Use Times New Roman 12 point font;1 inch margins on all sides with no paragraph indentation other than the first line by .5 inches - The body of your report is to be at least three FULL pages in length (not counting title page and references) and is to contain the following: - A brief introduction, with the topic and your thesis - A main body, containing the "meat" of the paper, where you provide the requested information supported by class readings and with your analysis - A conclusion, summarizing your information clearly and conciselyDouble space all text (no extra lines or spaces after a paragraph or section headings and no added font sizes or lines either) A minimum of four scholarly sources is required; cited in the paper as in-text citations and included on the reference page. Use those academic and credible sources provided to you throughout the course, as well as other scholarly material obtained from conducting your own research. Freely utilize appropriate and reputable academic sources, summarize in your own words and cite accordingly.The paper must be free of typographical, spelling and grammatical errors (make sure to proof read before submission)Turn your paper in as a Word Document and title your assignment "Lastname_Midterm" Finally, be mindful of excessive direct quotes as the paper should not contain just a string of quotations from sources. Make sure you comply with all academic integrity standards expected by APUS and as slide 14 of the APUS Academic Integrity presentation posted in course syllabus (and the week 1 introduction forum) states “Quotes cannot make up more than 10% of the text of your assignment.” So paraphrase where you can and provide your own analysis and synthesis of your research (direct quotes only when necessary to support your thesis). The bottom line for academic integrity is to write an original work for this assignment (not copied from anywhere on the internet or recycled content from your own previous papers) and to properly cite your references. Reading reasources:Hamm, Mark S. 2012. Ramon Spaaij. Understanding Lone Wolf Terrorism: Global Patterns, Motivations and Prevention. Perspectives on Terrorism 6, no. 3: 114-115. Blakemore, Brian. Extremism, counter-terrorism, and policing. Routledge, 2016.Reicher.D., Stephen, and Haslam .S, A 2016.https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fueling-terror-how-extremists-are-made/.Webber, David, and Arie W. Kruglanski. “The social-psychological makings of a terrorist.” Current opinion in psychology 19 (2018): 131-134.

Although Nike was founded in the Pacific Northwest and still has its corporate headquarters near Beaverton, Oregon, the company has become a multinational enterprise. The firm employs more than 35,000 people across six continents and is now a global marketer of footwear, apparel, and athletic equipmentBecause it operates in 160 countries around the globe and manufactures products in over 900 factories in 47 different countries, sustainability is a big initiative for Nike. Today, Nike uses the YouTube social media site to share its sustainability message with consumers, employees, investors, politicians, and other interested stakeholders. To learn about the company’s efforts to sustain the planet, follow these steps:Make an Internet connection and go to the YouTube Web site (www.youtube.com)Enter the words “Nike” and “Sustainability” in the search window and click the search buttonStudents' answers will vary depending upon the videos you watchView at least 3 different YouTube videos about Nike’s sustainability efforts. [Outline the three videos watched]Based on the information in the videos you watched, do you believe that Nike is a good corporate citizen because of its efforts to sustain the planet? Why or why not? [Detailed explanation]Any of these should lead you to believe that Nike is a good corporate citizen; in fact, it is an industry leader in sustainability and has won awards because of its success in this area. [Discuss fully]Prepare a two page report that describes how Nike is taking steps to reduce waste, improve the environment, and reduce its carbon footprint while manufacturing products around the globeStudents can expand on the concepts listed above for their paperI am not necessarily asking for your opinion. I expect to see some research and review in response to these questions. Quality in your ideas, critical analysis which presents a clear articulation and insightful analysis of the important concepts to be considered in making your decision to do or not to do something. Use examples. Use precise language that engages the reader. Develop a strong conclusion that shows how the course, your research and readings have impacted your decisions to assist you in arriving at your final conclusions. [Be sure to review the Rubric]

Write a 3- to 4-page formal analysis and critical review of Desai's 2008 article "The Finance Function of a Global Corporation."Write a 3- to 4-page critique of Desai's 2008 article "The Finance Function of a Global Corporation," linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading. Note that a critique is not just a summary or opinion—it requires a formal analysis and critical review. Your critique should address what the author is saying and what arguments are being made. Be sure to examine whether the author's arguments are supported with facts or data. Address what implications the article may have. Consider what the author has omitted from the article. In your analysis, address the following points:Analyze the validity of finance and value creation arguments. What are the facts and data upon which those arguments rest?How do these facts validate or invalidate the author's arguments? Assess the use of financial persuasion to support the arguments. What financial persuasion elements were present?Were any financial data or facts omitted? Analyze the financial implications of the author's arguments. What does this mean for the organization?Are there implications for constituents and interested parties? Synthesize your analysis of the article and your observation of the finance function at your workplace, or a major publicly rated corporation. What new or deeper understandings do you have about the finance function?What other insights do you have about the finance function? Use the arguments, facts, data, and financial persuasion elements from the article to support your understanding of the finance function. Your paper should be written in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.Additional RequirementsWritten communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.Number of resources: Minimum of three references.Length of paper: 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.