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CONF 340 DL F21 Conflict Concept Note This assignment is a concise summary of a particular conflict, issue that you are going to write two papers on (Midterm and Final paper)

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CONF 340 DL F21 Conflict Concept Note

This assignment is a concise summary of a particular conflict, issue that you are going to write two papers on (Midterm and Final paper). • The conflict concept note should be 1-2 pages long, typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, and use a common 12-point font. • Headers should include only the course number, CONF 340-DL. • All papers submitted for this class should have a title, your name and the instructor’s name. Sources should be cited using a single standard academic citation format (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard...) • The bibliography/reference list is not included in the page count.

1) Description: a. Describe the conflict the conflict, where (geographical location), when did it start? 2) Choice/the “hook”: a. Explain your choice (why). Remember that you will be writing two more papers about this conflict (midterm and final). b. This section is also called the “hook” because this is how you need to capture the reader’s attention first with compelling argument. c. It does not have to be complicated or at length. Just enough to explain why you think we should read a theoretical paper and an intervention paper on this topic. Do not overthink this. d. Think about concept notes as policy briefs. 3) Background: a. Make sure to identify the type of conflict (violent, non-violent). b. While writing a background for a conflict concept note (or any concept note for that matter, remember to be precise and concise. c. In other words, what is the minimum amount of background information that you can provide that will give your reader an insight into the conflict you elected to work on. 4) Relevance: a. Clarify the relevance to the course. Browse the syllabus, which weekly modules do you think will help you more explain the conflict, its stages, dynamics, stakeholders etc.). 5) Find Supporting Evidence. Supporting Evidence can be the following: a. Academic Literature. Check Google Scholars1 b. Testimonial evidence: Interviews with someone who tells a story related to your thesis, including TV news and interviews, newspaper articles. c. A case study from a journal or your own research. Just remember, whether you’re analyzing a piece of literature or a clash between two nations, you’ll first need to identity the two opposing forces that comprise your central argument, and then find evidence to support your claim. Your concept note should not be narrative, yet it should prepare the reader for a theoretical scientific piece (midterm).

Here are statements that explain how evidence-based essays should present the evidence (to clarify): **Make sure to add some references. Include a reference list by the end of your essay. Follow a certain format (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago), one that you’re either familiar with or more