Your research paper assignment calls for you to demonstrate your grasp of the concepts covered in the course related to course specific topics or issues of particular interest to you such as the use of social media in the field of emergency management and / or crisis communications. Your research paper is worth 30% of your final grade. It should not exceed 20 double spaced typed pages (Minimum 10 double spaced, typed pages) and should include a title page and a reference page (an abstract is optional) – none of which count toward the page total. American Psychological Association (APA) style, the most recent edition of the APA manual, is the standard for formatting and documenting sources and is indicated for use in this assignment.
Your research paper assignment calls for you to demonstrate your grasp of the concepts covered in the course related to course specific topics or…