Abdulkader H. Sinno's Academic Website

 

Samboo, a 12-year-old soldier in the Karen rebel army fighting against Myanmar's military, poses with his rifle

Karen child soldier, Myanmar  İReuters

 Dear Y490/N304 student:

This website provides you with an updated syllabus, supporting material and course readings.  It might be updated throughout the semester.  Feel welcome to email me your suggestions. 

Abdulkader Sinno

Office hours: Tuesdays 11 am-1 pm, WH 323.
Readings By clicking on this link to the readings, you agree to abide by all copyrights and fair usage rules.
Handouts & Samples Syllabus

Handout 0: A primer on conflict

Handout 1: Guide for Research Report

Sample research report (Courtesy of Mr. Michael Manetta)

Handout 2: Guide for Paper Proposal

Handout 3: Guide for Term Paper 

Sample paper 

useful handout from Prof. Clifford Bob

How to cite sources.
News Sources

Writing Resources for IU Students

Feel welcome to consult, print and use the following paper writing aides:

For those who want to invest a few dollars in a writing guide, I recommend the concise and affordable classic The Elements of Style by William Strunk & E. B. White (available online).  If you already know you want to join an M.A. or Ph.D. program then buy Kate Turabian's essential A Manual for Writers to master the complexities of formatting academic documents.  Click here for a summary of Turabian's chapters on citations.

Also consider using the great resources at the IU Writing Programs to develop your essay/paper writing skills.
IU Campus Resources
Other Resources