Each student will find, read and summarize 3 articles that would help to answer one or all, of the following questions:
Why is risk assessment important?
When is risk assessment required?
How is a risk assessment used?
Articles may be from journals, magazines, or newspapers (electronic or hardcopy). The articles must be "in depth”, not just a fluff piece from the USA Today. Chapters from books or government documents are also acceptable.
Format: bibliographical information on the (individual) article or document followed by a one-page summary (of that article, for a total of three one-page summaries of three different articles) maximum. Neatness, grammar, spelling, etc. count.
The goal of this assignment is for students to verify the importance and increasingly widespread use of risk assessments and to obtain a better understanding of the purpose and uses of a risk management plan.