DISASTER ANALYSIS PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
In this assignment you will evaluate the impact of a disaster on human behavior using theory and
a system analysis of the factors influencing behavioral responses to disasters.
INSTRUCTIONS
At a minimum, the paper must integrate the following sections and headings:
 Sociological Theories (heading)
o Please discuss at least 2 sociological theories provided from the text;
 Disaster, Disruption, and Adjustment (heading)
o Please discuss these topics as found in the course text and from ancillary research.
 Types of Human Behavior (heading)
o Please discuss these topics as found in the course text and from ancillary research.
 Influences on Human Behavior (heading)
o Please discuss these topics as found in the course text and from ancillary research.
 Comparison of United States to Other National Response (heading)
o Please provide a comparison of reactions in and by the United States with those in
another country or countries.
 Biblical Worldview (heading)
o Please relate the topics being discussed throughout to Biblical principles and the
Christian World View.
The paper should adhere to the following requirements:
1) Adhere to current APA formatting throughout.
2) Must contain between 750-1050 words
3) Must include AT LEAST four scholarly/government resources to support the evaluation
and analysis.
Again, this paper must reflect graduate level research and writing style. If you need to go over
the maximum page count you must obtain professor permission in advance! Please reference the
Disaster Analysis Paper Grading Rubric when creating your paper.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.