write a short case study on a current domestic extremist group, movement, or ideology of your choice. If you are unsure if your group/movement/ideology qualifies as extremist, please ask me for confirmation. Examples of groups/movements/ideologies you could use include those from the right such as Christian Identity, militias, Sovereign Citizens, White Supremacists or those from the left-wing such as Animal Liberation Front, Antifa, Black Nationalist, or environmental extremists.
Your paper will contain the following elements. You should use these elements as headings in your paper to ensure compliance with all requirements of the assignment. A template is included for your convenience.
I. Introduction (1 page)
Identify the topic of your paper. Provide a brief background on the group/movement/ideology. In other words, why is this group/movement/ideology worthy of an analysis?
Include a purpose statement in your introduction. The purpose statement orients the reader to the central intent of the study. The statement is a concise paragraph the addresses the reason(s) for the study. Clearly indicate it is a purpose statement by saying, âThe purpose of this study is toâ¦.â
Include a research question in your introduction. It is customary for papers to have a single research question that captures the overall purpose of the paper. For assistance with writing a research question, please see the APUS Writing Center for graduate students at https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/resources-services/Writing/writing-center/graduate-writing/writing-the-research-question.html. Your research question should be placed at the end of the intro and identified as âthe research question.â
II. Review of the Literature (2 pages): All research projects include a literature review to set out for the reader what knowledge exists on the subject under study. A good literature review is a thoughtful study of what is written, a summary of the arguments that exist (whether you agree with them or not) and are arranged thematically. The literature review is not an annotated bibliography and should be written in coherent narrative style. Lit reviews are comprised exclusively, or nearly so, of peer reviewed articles. If you select a paper topic that is new you may find a lack of peer reviewed articles on the topic. In that case, you should take a step back and place your topic within a larger framework. For example, if your group is a left-wing group then you would look at literature that discusses left-wing extremism in general and then apply that research to the newer group. If appropriate, you should note the absence of literature on your topic at beginning of your lit review. Your lit review should summarize and synthesize at least 5 peer reviewed articles.
Sample Answer
Topic: Boogaloo Bois: An Unconventional Domestic Extremist Threat
The Boogaloo Bois, a loosely organized extremist movement, pose a unique challenge to domestic security. Unlike traditional white supremacist or militia groups, the Boogaloo movement leverages online anonymity and embraces a blend of anti-government ideology, gun rights activism, and accelerationist beliefs. This case study analyzes the Boogaloo movement’s origins, ideology, and potential dangers.
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