Assignment: Capstone Paper
The Capstone Paper is the culmination of the Military Studies Program. Through it the student should demonstrate mastery of the learning outcomes of the Military Studies major by conducting historical research using primary and secondary sources and by creating a paper that requires a comprehensive critical analysis of an approved topic in one of the following the areas:
• Conflicts
• Humanitarian Efforts
• Military Leadership
• Peacekeeping
• Peacemaking
In your paper, you should:
1. Present an application of the methodologies and approaches characteristic of a range of liberal arts disciplines (e.g., anthropology, history, literature, political science, philosophy, and international relations) in a military context.
2. Analyze issues concerning the role of the military within its chronological and geographical context.
3. Demonstrate the ability to conduct effective research by creating a final summative research project.
4. Assess the moral and ethical concerns raised through the study of the relationship of the military to society.
5. Analyze the importance of the military as an instrument for the preservation of peace as well as the waging of war.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the character traits necessary for becoming a responsible, moral leader.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.