Develop a thesis statement and outline
Evaluate and prepare an analysis of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina that includes the following:
A brief summary of each disaster
A detailed description of at least three psychological symptoms victims experienced from each disaster
An explanation of at least three resources available to treat and assist victims from each disaster (e.g., local, state, federal, and/or non-profit organizational resources. Did the Red Cross or FEMA provide resources to victims to aid in their recovery?)
An analysis of the long term affects these disasters have had on victims and rescue workers’ mental health and overall well-being
A description of how the trauma from these disasters have affected children
A brief explanation the role the media played in either agitating the psychological symptoms victims experienced from these disasters or helping to reduce the symptoms
Thesis Statement: Develop a thesis statement. The thesis statement will be the point or claim you argue or prove in your paper.
Outline: At a minimum the outline should include the following:
Key issues and elements of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina
At least three psychological symptoms victims experienced from each disaster (Descriptions of the symptoms are not needed for this assignment; only identification of the symptom experienced, such as PTSD.)
At least three resources available to treat and assist victims from each disaster (Complete details of the resources are not needed for this assignment; only identification of the resource, such as mental health services from FEMA.)
Title Page and Reference Page: The assignment should include a properly formatted APA (6th edition) style title page and reference page. The reference page must include at least five academic sources other than the required text. In addition to the required APA citation for each source, the reference page should also include a summary of the source. This summary should include the following information:
The author(s) of the source
A brief explanation/summary of the source. (Identify what the article is about and/or explain what the author tested, etc.)
A brief explanation of how this source will contribute to your Final Recovery Plan.
