For this assignment, assume you are the new Secretary of Homeland Security. You are drafting a Policy Document referred to as a White Paper for the Biden Administration to highlight the impact of open/closed borders in the age of COVID-19 on migration, asylum seekers, and economic recovery. In this white paper, consider the following to frame your paper.
- Define what YOU believe an OPEN vs CLOSED border means especially when dealing with those seeking asylum. Reminder that you can provide your opinion without using I think or something similar.
- How do you believe illegal migrants can be treated humanely and with dignity/inclusion?
- How does an open vs a closed border impact the United States economy?
- What are your recommendations for the next 12-24 months on specific steps that the new administration needs to take?
DO NOT answer this as if it is a four Question Exam. This is a WHITE PAPER and is a single narrative framed by these questions, but do NOT use first person (I statements).
The typical format for a White Paper is:
- Define the issue
- Analyze it
- Summarize your findings and recommendations
Technical Requirements
- Paper must be at a minimum of 5-7 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
- Scholarly and credible references should be used. At least 5 sources are required for this assignment.
- Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
- APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
- Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
Turnitin report required.
