Assignments

Assignment Released Due
3-4 pages, double-spaced. For this paper, please use readings from lectures 01-05. Click on the release date to see the assignment handout with further instructions and the paper prompts (availible starting on the release date). Be sure to consult resources for guidelines and tips on academic essay writing and formatting.

Wed, Jan 29 Fri, Feb 21
3-4 pages, double-spaced. For this paper, please use readings from lectures 07-13. Click on release date to see the assignment handout with further instructions and the paper prompts (availible starting on the release date). Be sure to consult resources for guidelines and tips on academic essay writing and formatting.

Sat, Feb 22 Mon, Mar 30
3-4 pages, double-spaced. For this paper, please use relevant readings from lectures 13-22. Click on the release date to see the assignment handout with further instructions and the paper prompts (availible starting on the release date). Be sure to consult resources for guidelines and tips on academic essay writing and formatting.

Fri, Mar 20 Mon, Apr 20
  • 10-12 pages, double-spaced. The final research paper is designed to allow students to think critically about an issue or concept related to international relations and cybersecurity that they would like to study further. While the paper can expand upon course material and previous assignments, it should also include other academic sources, news articles, and vetted sources discovered by the student in the course of his or her research. The instructor and TAs will be available to discuss potential topics, and they should approve all final topics. A preliminary abstract will be due shortly after the assignment hand out is deleased. Click on the release date (after the assignment is released) to view the handout for more details.
  • Mon, Apr 6 Abstract: Mon, Apr 13
    Final Paper: Sat, May 9

    Short paper grading rubric