Research Homework: Somalia & Al-Shabaab
Goal of the homework is to give your classmates the essential information that they need to sound informed when discussing your particular expression of Islamism with their colleagues and friends. Be sure to use images/video clips or digital handouts in your presentations to engage your classmates, and aim to share research and speaking responsibilities equally. In preparing your presentation, you may wish to consider the following questions (which you can apply as you see fit as you craft a narrative for the class):
Who are the primary actors at play, and where do they draw their support from? What are the stated objectives of your actors? What motivates them, or what has caused them to react? What are their ideological assumptions, and how do these intersect with globalization (or any other ideology that applies)? How do socio-economic factors figure into the situation? What are the humanitarian implications of the situation, or why should we care about the situation? How does the group identity of your primary actor(s) intersect with other ethno-linguistic or religious identity groups in the region? What is "modern" about your particular group?), each group will also submit a written report on their re- search project, which should be a minimum of six pages, and must reference and cite a minimum of four scholarly/academic/peer-reviewed secondary sources (in addition to the other websites, news- paper articles, blogs, and other non-scholarly sources that you consulted in preparing both your in class presentation and your written report). The final report must NOT include plagiarized text (re- ports will be checked through Blackboard's SafeAssign) and should include full Chicago citations of source materials including a bibliography.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.