For your midterm essay, you’ll discuss intelligence as a whole and relate your o

For your midterm essay, you’ll discuss intelligence as a whole and relate your observations to one real-world example covered in class. Your final paper will build on this essay and ask you to explore in-depth an intelligence-related topic related to one of the states we’re covering this semester. Essay Prompt What is intelligence? (You may quote from authors, but you should also provide an answer in your own words.) How does the Intelligence Community gather and use intelligence, and what are some common concerns related to intelligence analysis (or counterintelligence)? How do decision-makers use intelligence? Conclude by relating your observations to one real-world example of how intelligence has been used (or is currently being used) to further U.S. interests. Your discussion may include any one of the countries from the class syllabus (not only the ones we’ve covered so far). Keep in mind that your final essay will build on your midterm. While you are not required to write about the same country as the example in your midterm, you might want to expand on that example in your final essay. Paper Guidelines The policy paper should be written using the APA Handbook and guidelines. Do not include works in your references that are not cited. Your entire paper including your bibliography/references MUST be in APA format. Failure to use APA is an automatic 4 points off your paper grade. MANY online programs will format your papers for you. We use the Purdue Owl website as a guide. Here are links to their resources: APA Style GuideLinks to an external site.; APA Style PosterLinks to an external site.; APA Sample PapersLinks to an external site. You will be submitting your papers through Turnitin and the following rant is because every semester we have a student who thinks they can get away with it. The end result is usually begging, tears, apologies, threats, and ultimately a failing grade – and that’s just from the instructor. Any instances of plagiarism found may result in failure of the assignment as well as the full weight of a Honor Code Violation. The State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University’s expectations for the integrity of students’ academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to “. . . be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at State University.” (State University Academic Honor Policy, found here.) Under no circumstances should you be using Wikipedia or similar websites as a reference for your papers. This includes any website that allows for community editing of information (a wiki). However, you may visit Wikipedia, etc. to find other sources and references to use. Paper Formatting Your paper must be 1.5 spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, with 1” margins. You must have a title page (which does not have to be APA compliant), an abstract, and a references page. These pages do not count as written content. The use of charts, pictures, graphs, or other visual aids is prohibited. I use the grading rubric found below so there should be no surprises as to what you will be graded on. Graduate Paper Requirements: Paper must be 7-9 full pages of written content (this does not include title page, bibliography, or abstract), and must cite at least 9 reputable and quality sources. Undergraduate Paper Requirements: Paper must be at least 4-6 full pages of written content (this does not include title page, bibliography, or abstract), and must cite at least 6 reputable and quality sources.