Call for Papers for Homeland Security Group

Please share your expertise by submitting a white paper that argues for a specific approach or solution to some aspect of the Perimeter or Facilities Security. We will help disseminate papers through various channels, including posting them on the Homeland Security Group website http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LinkedInHomelandSecurity/ for discussion and comment.
The term white paper originally referred to official government reports. Now used in other industries as well, white papers are authoritative and well-supported arguments that both inform and persuade. They outline a problem and pose a solution giving you the opportunity to showcase your expertise.

Examples of white papers abound on the internet. Few are specific to Homeland Security related disciplines.

Please:
• Limit submissions to 2,500 words (excluding tables, figures and literature cited)
• Include a title, authors’ names and institutional affiliations, and corresponding author email address. Authors need not be Homeland Security Group members. You may submit papers written by others with their permission, or that have been posted in the public domain.
• Prepare your paper as a Microsoft Word file (or Open Office equivalent).
• Feel free to include tables and figures, including photos. These must be sufficiently high resolution to view on screen and to print.
• Include subheadings in the body of your paper. These might include the following, but you are welcome to use variations or further subdivisions:

Executive Summary/Abstract:
Brief overview of the main points you will make. A list of bullet points works well.

Introduction:
Present a specific problem, including evidence of the problem and its importance, historical context, and/ or previously attempted solutions and their shortcomings.

Solution:
This is the centerpiece of your paper. Elaborate on your proposed solution: how it works; benefits of adopting it; evidence that it is plausible; evidence that it is superior or complementary to other possible solutions; and/or specific examples of how it might be implemented.

Conclusion:
Wrap up and emphasize take-home points.

Literature Cited:
Please cite relevant literature to support your argument. This section does not count against the word limit.

Submission
To submit your white paper, email the (.doc) file as an attachment to HalleyAdam@gmail.com.