Unit 5 Assignment 2: Research and Analysis Paper In a 3–5-page paper, please research the role, mission, duties, and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security. Please be sure to address why this entity was formed, what responsibilities it has, its enabling legislation, and law enforcement agencies that have been acquired through the creation of the DHS. Discuss how the DHS prepares and provides assistance to law enforcement agencies. Conclude with a paragraph that addresses your own thoughts on this agency's inception and current effectiveness. Directions In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria: • Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable) • Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained • Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.) • Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful • Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics • Appropriate citation style should be followed You should also make sure to: • Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date • Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English • Use examples to support your discussion • Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format Submitting Your Assignment Compose your paper in Word and save your document in the following format: Last name First name Assignment. (Example: SmithJohn Unit 5 Assignment). Submit your Assignment by selecting the Unit 5: Assignment 2 Dropbox by the end of Unit 5. Checklist for the Unit 5 Assignment 2 Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not Yet Yes Content Did you research the role, mission, duties, and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security? Did you address why the DHS was formed? Did you describe the responsibilities of the DHS? Did you describe the DHS’ enabling legislation? Unit 5 [CJ355: Homeland Security] Unit 5 [CJ355: Homeland Security] Did you describe the law enforcement agencies that have been acquired through the creation of the DHS? Did you discuss how the DHS prepares and provides assistance to law enforcement agencies? Did you conclude with your own thoughts on this agency's inception and current effectiveness? Research Is your research current? Did you discuss all the required areas in a substantive manner? Did you use appropriate reference material to support major statements? Quality Is your content complete enough to address the topic and questions ...

1. Unit 5 Assignment 2: Research and Analysis Paper
In a 3–5-page paper, please research the role, mission, duties,
and responsibilities of the Department of
Homeland Security. Please be sure to address why this entity
was formed, what responsibilities it has, its
enabling legislation, and law enforcement agencies that have
been acquired through the creation of the DHS.
Discuss how the DHS prepares and provides assistance to law
enforcement agencies. Conclude with a
paragraph that addresses your own thoughts on this agency's
inception and current effectiveness.
Directions
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a
successful paper must also meet the following
criteria:
• Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font
(Arial, Courier, and Times New
Roman are acceptable)
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and
sustained

2. • Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard
American English (correct grammar,
punctuation, etc.)
• Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well
as original and insightful
• Your work should display superior content, organization,
style, and mechanics
• Appropriate citation style should be followed
You should also make sure to:
• Include a title page with full name, class name, section
number, and date
• Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and
demonstrate college-level communication
through the composition of original materials in Standard
American English
• Use examples to support your discussion
• Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your
paper and cited within the body of your
paper using APA format
Submitting Your Assignment
Compose your paper in Word and save your document in the
following format: Last name First name
Assignment. (Example: SmithJohn Unit 5 Assignment). Submit

3. your Assignment by selecting the Unit 5:
Assignment 2 Dropbox by the end of Unit 5.
Checklist for the Unit 5 Assignment 2
Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not Yet Yes
Content
Did you research the role, mission, duties, and responsibilities
of the Department of
Homeland Security?
Did you address why the DHS was formed?
Did you describe the responsibilities of the DHS?
Did you describe the DHS’ enabling legislation?
Unit 5 [CJ355: Homeland Security]
Unit 5 [CJ355: Homeland Security]
Did you describe the law enforcement agencies that have been
acquired through
the creation of the DHS?

4. Did you discuss how the DHS prepares and provides assistance
to law enforcement
agencies?
Did you conclude with your own thoughts on this agency's
inception and current
effectiveness?
Research
Is your research current?
Did you discuss all the required areas in a substantive manner?
Did you use appropriate reference material to support major
statements?
Quality
Is your content complete enough to address the topic and
questions?
Is there a logical flow to your ideas?
Did you present the material in a clear and concise manner to
provide easy readability?
Format
Did you prepare your project as a Microsoft Word document?

5. Did you label your file correctly?
Did you use APA format to cite your sources?
Did you check your document for grammar and spelling?
Does your Assignment fulfill the length requirements?
Unit 5 [CJ499: Bachelors Capstone in Criminal Justice]
Unit 5: PowerPoint Assignment: Leadership
In a 16 to 20 slide PowerPoint presentation (excluding title and
reference slides) provide information
as well as analyze the roles of the following areas in criminal
justice leadership strategies and
practices:

6. Your presentation should include, at a minimum, 4 slides, with
notes, for each topic.
Student Checklist: Unit 5 PowerPoint Assignment
Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions.
Not
Yet
Yes
Purpose
Did you provide the minimum number of slides?
Did you identify how organizational culture, behavioral theory,
planning, and community relate to criminal justice leadership
strategies and practice?
Did you differentiate amongst these various roles?
Did you cite your sources?
Conclusion/Critique
Did you state the findings of the paper concisely?
Did you support or oppose your position with insightful

7. analysis?
Did you answer all the questions in a substantive manner?
Content
Is your content accurate?
Is your content persuasive?
Is your content comprehensive enough to address the topic?
Unit 5 [CJ499: Bachelors Capstone in Criminal Justice]
Format
Did you prepare your paper as a PowerPoint Presentation?
Did you name your file correctly?
Did you use APA format to cite your sources?
Did you check your presentation for spelling?
Did you check your presentation for grammatical errors?
Is your presentation the correct length?

8. You may consult the Library, the Internet, the textbook, other
course material, and any other outside
resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA
style.
Directions for Submitting Your PowerPoint Project
Compose your presentation in PowerPoint and save it with a
name you will remember. Be sure to
include your name, class, and section number in your Project.
Submit your project to the Dropbox by
the end of Unit 5 in the basket titled Unit 5: Assignment.