For this assignment, you are going to choose one of the following major fires in U.S. history that helped to change our codes. It is up to you which to choose.
1. Our Lady of the Angel’s School Fire 1958
2. Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire 1977
3. MGM Grand Hotel Fire 1980
4. The Station Nightclub Fire 2003
Submission Requirements:
After completing this week’s readings and conducting your own research into this topic, write a paper that answers the following:
1. Provide an overview of your chosen fire, including the lessons learned.
2. Discuss the changes to Building, Fire, and/or Life Safety Codes that were brought about because of this fire.
3. Discuss whether the codes have been adequate in preventing this type of tragedy from happening again.
Be sure to base your information on facts and not opinions and be sure that the first person is not used in your paper.
Gen-AI Use:
The use of AI to write or generate content for your paper is strictly prohibited. AI can be used ethically and responsibly though while still maintaining your academic integrity. Please review this Gen-AI in the Classroom link as it will help you to use AI in an ethical and responsible manner while still maintaining your academic integrity.
Also, please review this FSMT Gen-AI Specific Policy link that details the steps you must take when using AI as an editing tool.
Below are some resources to help you get started with this assignment:
History of Fire and Fire CodesThe Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: The Beverly Hills Supper Club FireThe Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Our Lady of the Angles School Fire and the Station Nightclub FireThe Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: The MGM Grand Fire Las Vegas
Wikipedia cannot be used as a source of information in the paper. Your information needs to come from reputable sources.
Assignment Requirements:
1. Three (3) Full APA Formatted Pages (This does not count the title page or the reference page)
2. Three (3) Academically Respected Sources (Good sources that are respected in this field)
3. APA 7th Edition (Guides located at the bottom of this page)
4. Word Document (Use Microsoft Word only) (Do not submit a PDF or a Pages document)
Paper Expectations:
The Writing Assignment Expectations document I provided at the bottom of this page goes into detail on the following information.
1. Page Number – The page number must appear in the upper right corner of the header on each page of the paper.
2. Title Page – APA 7th Edition
3. Main Parts of the Paper – The main parts or sections of the paper include the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
4. Headings – Headings are required in the paper so that the reader can distinguish between your key points throughout the body of the paper.
5. Citing Sources – Cite your quoted and paraphrased material using APA 7th Edition
6. Reference Page – Reference all material using APA 7th Edition and be sure to pay attention to the indentions for each source.
Page Setup:
1. Times New Roman font throughout the paper
2. 12 Point font size throughout the paper
3. Double Spaced
4. 1-inch Page Margins: Top, Bottom, Left, and Right (Not 1.25 inches)
The instructions provided must be followed, or points will be deducted.
It is your responsibility to ensure your paper is formatted according to APA guidelines.
