Japan Tsunami Disaster March 2011 – present
The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March 2011, and their sequelae have caused lasting devastation ?killing or displacing many persons in affected regions up and down the coast of the island nation. Read this article on the disaster – Japan: Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis (2011.)
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/japan/index.html
Please analyze this incident and propose at least three (3) important lessons that might be learned from it by those who wish to improve the quality of emergency response and recovery of those affected by such an event.
1. Discuss the issues that the event raised related to mental health and societal consequences. What is the impact to the citizenry? Why is it important to understand these issues?
2. Identify possible lead agencies for such a catastrophe in the United States.
3. Discuss possible roles of Non-Governmental Agencies (NGOs)
Assignment Expectations
Paper should be 3-4 pages double-spaced.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted, assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance (e.g. all content is connected to the question)
Precision (e.g. specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate).
Depth of discussion (e.g. present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues)
Breadth (e.g. multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered)
Evidence (e.g. points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references)
Logic (e.g. presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information)
Clarity (e.g. writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples)
Objectivity (e.g. avoid use of first person and subjective bias)
Format: APA format is recommended. ALL assignments must include references, even if modular materials were the only ones consulted.
