NSC Structure Comparison Paper Instructions

In this assignment students will examine how different presidents have structured their National Security Council. Specifically, the student will discuss: 1) How the two modern NSC structures were similar. 2) How the two structures were different. 3) The strengths of each formation. 4) The weaknesses of each structure. 5) Develop a proposed structure for the current POTUS

In writing this 6 – 8 page paper you will:

• How the two modern NSC structures were similar.
• How the two structures were different
• The strengths of each formation
• The weaknesses of each structure
• Develop a proposed structure for the current POTUS

Paper Format and Other Requirements: Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course. Concerns about the propriety of obtaining outside assistance and acknowledging sources should be addressed to the instructor of the course before the work commences and as necessary as the work proceeds.

• This paper must include at least 8 references.
• In-text citations are required to support your points, statements, issues, arguments, concerns, and opinions.
• The cover page needs to include this statement: By submitting this assignment, I attest this submission represents my own work, and not that of another student, scholar, or internet source. I understand I am responsible for knowing and correctly utilizing referencing and bibliographical guidelines.
• The required cover page abstract and the reference pages are not included in the required assignment page length/word count, but are required as part of your paper.
• The APA required introduction, conclusion sections and subject headings are expected.
• The introduction and conclusion sections should not be longer than ½ page each unless the paper is at least 2500 words long not including cover page, abstract page, table pf contents page and reference page.
• Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedia will not be accepted.
• Citations should accompany each written assignment thesis statement, paragraph topic sentences, and supporting statements of fact and opinion.

• Paragraph lengths: Each paragraph should have a topic sentence unless it continues from, or provides support to the prior paragraph. A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length.

• Similarity scores must not exceed 20%.
• Main subject headings besides the abstract, introduction, conclusion, and reference headings should restate each assignment question as a short-paraphrased statement.
• Avoid clichés, slang, jargon, exaggerations, abbreviations, figurative language, and language that is too informal and too subjective.
• Biblical based topical analysis and biblical integration needs to be specific to the subject with a depth that is greater than a general Christian worldview.