S. national security. The paper will be formatted in the following order: 1.) Introduction – identifies the topic broadly and narrows down at the end to focus on the specific topic being addressed, setting up for a smooth transition to the main body. 2.) Main Body – This portion of the paper will address three independent variables and the research method used (Mixed Method, Qualitative, or Quantitative). The independent variables to be researched are counter-cyberterrorism, international data-sharing, and intelligence. The purpose of this portion is to prove if the above hypothesis is true or not. You must provide ample evidence from multiple credible sources for support. The final sentence of each paragraph should address whether or not the research supported your hypothesis related to the specific IV. 3.) Conclusion – Restates hypothesis and states whether the research confirmed or refuted it; summarizes main points; indicates broader implications of research findings. 4.) Reference Page: Provides complete and correct citations for all works referenced in the paper. Technical Requirements: Your paper must be at a minimum of 5 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit). All references must be to credible sources of information (i.e., sources for which both the author and source(s) of information can be identified and verified), and even better if to scholarly sources of information (which are credible sources verified by academic experts); must provide at least one reference to a credible source of evidence to support analysis of each IV. Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space. Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework. Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic-type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
