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Each student will select one prominent trend that s/he would like to investigate further (e.g., annual trends in global terrorism, changing rates of rightwing terrorism, regional variations in terrorism rates, terrorism in Canada, etc.), as well as one specific group/incident to serve as an example of the trend. You must have access to real data from a credible source to document the trend you are examining for the current assignment. The paper should be organized as follows:
• First, provide an introductory paragraph that identifies the main purpose, outlines the general organization of the paper, and concludes with an overall thesis statement about the trend in question.
• Second, describe an empirical example of what you believe to be an important recent trend in terrorism, i.e., since the 9/11 attacks from 2001. Present the data in the form of a chart, with clearly labeled axes, that documents the annual trend. Be sure to include the reference that identifies the source of the data for the reader. Then, in the main text, describe the observed pattern using clear language to summarize the trend over time and emphasize any significant highlights.
• Third, identify one specific group that has engaged in the type of terrorism you have cited and a prominent incident that has contributed to the more general trend you are discussing. Summarize the nature of the group's grievance(s), i.e., explain the issues from their perspective and why they justify their use of terrorism. Consult additional source materials to report on the background of the group's main grievance(s), such as academic books, journal articles, and websites. Identify the specific "type" of terrorist group by drawing upon class discussions and readings (e.g., separatist, right-wing hate group, religious, anarchist, etc.). Be as descriptive and analytical as possible, i.e., explain the social and historical context of the group and their grievance(s), as well as what happened with regard to the specific incident.
• Finally, explain why you think the trend has unfolded over time as you have described. In general, what are the key factors or dynamics that have contributed to the overall trend over the past two decades? And what do you anticipate will happen in the future in terms