Aviation Security

Sources must be cited inAPA format. Response should be at least four double spaced pages.

Aviation Security

Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be at least four (4) double-spaced pages;

To increase your knowledge of the field, write an essay stating your opinion about whether airport security has measurably

improved since September 11,

2001.

1. Conduct research on the Internet and back up your discussion with some of the latest government, newspaper, or magazine articles about airport security. Use three (3) references other than your textbook in your response.

2. Describe whether security has improved since September 11, 2001? Why or why not? Provide three (3) supporting facts to justify your position.

3. Describe two (2) measures that you believe could be implemented to reduce security costs

and offer effective solutions.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable

25 points 20 points15 points10 points

Student utilizes at least 3

resources other than the

textbook.

Student utilizes at least 2

resources other than the
textbook.

Student utilizes at least 1

resource other than the

textbook.

Student does not utilize

resources other than the
textbook.

30 points 22 points15 points5 points

Student provides a clear, logical

description of whether he or

she believes security has

improved since September 11,

2001, along with at least 3

clear, logical supporting

facts.

Student provides a mostly clear,

logical description of whether

he or she believes security has

improved since September 11,

2001, along with at least 2

mostly clear, logical supporting

facts.

Student provides a weak or

unclear description of whether

he or she believes security has
improved since September 11,

2001, along with at least 2 weak

or unclear supporting facts.

Student provides a poor

description of whether he or
she believes security has
improved since September 11,

2001, along with at least 1 poor

supporting fact.

25 points18 points12 points5 points

Student provides a clear, logical

description of at least 2

measures that could be

implemented to reduce costs

and offer effective solutions.
Student provides a mostly clear,

logical description of at least 2

measures that could be
implemented to reduce costs
and offer effective solutions.
Student provides a weak or

unclear

description of at least 1

measure that could be

implemented to reduce costs
and offer effective solutions.
Student provides a poor
description of at least 1
measure that could be
implemented to reduce costs
and offer effective solutions.

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

Student makes no errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes 1-2 errors in

grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.

Student makes 3-4 errors in

grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.

Student makes more than 4

errors in grammar or spelling

that distract the reader from

the content.

10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points

The paper is written in proper

format. All sources used for

quotes and facts are credible

and cited correctly. Excellent

organization, including a variety

of thoughtful

transitions.

The paper is written in proper

format with only 1-2 errors. All

sources used for quotes and

facts are credible and most are

cited correctly. Adequate

organization includes a variety

of appropriate transitions.

The paper is written in proper

format with only 3-5 errors.

Most sources used for quotes

and facts are credible and cited

correctly. Essay is poorly

organized, but may include a

few effective transitions.

The paper is not written in

proper format. Many sources

used for quotes and facts are

less than credible (suspect)

and/or are not cited correctly.

Essay is disorganized and does

not include effective

transitions.

Measure to Implement

(25 Points)

Research (25 Points)

Security Improvement

(30 Points)

Mechanics -Grammar,

Punctuation, Spelling

(10 Points)

Format – APA Format,

Citations, Organization,

Transitions (10 Points)