In three to four pages (excluding title and reference pages)

First, read and evaluate the research of the New York Police Departments report: Radicalization in the West: The Homegrown Threat. Read and evaluate the executive summary on pages 5-14. This report examines the incidence of homegrown terrorists within the borders of the U.S.

Next, read and evaluate the research of the Department of Homeland Security report: Right-wing extremism: Current economic and political climate fueling resurgence in radicalization and recruitment. This report provides an assessment of the threat of homegrown extremism from right wing groups.

Conduct a comparative analysis of these two homeland security research reports. Use this general outline to conduct your case study analysis:

1. Analysis: NYPD Radicalization Report-Executive Summary (1 Page)
   • What was the research question being addressed?
   • What literature was reviewed in support of this research?
   • What type of research methods were used in developing this research and subsequent report? Were the methods quantitative or qualitative?
   • How was the research collected for the report? Did the report use existing data, surveys, etc.?
   • Analysis: Were the report conclusions and analysis supported by the research and data presented in the report?
2. Analysis: DHS Right-wing Extremism report (1 Page)
   • What was the research question being addressed?
   • What literature was reviewed in support of this research?
   • What type of research methods were used in developing this research and subsequent report? Were the methods quantitative or qualitative?
   • How was the research collected for the report? Did the report use existing data, surveys, etc.?
   • Analysis: Were the reports conclusions and analysis supported by the research and data presented?
3. Compare and Contrast: (1 page)
   • Which report provided the best analysis?
   • What report used the best research methodology to gather its data?
   • What were the weaknesses of these two reports in their research methods?
   • What other research methods do you believe might improve either reports effectiveness?
   • Doyouagreewiththeanalysisofthesetworeports?

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