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
Assignment 04
T04 Aviation Security
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. 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; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.
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)
