The document provides instructions for writing a research paper on the threats of biological terrorism. The paper should analyze journal articles on the selected topic and include: an identification of the key public policy issue of biological terrorism and why it is relevant today; a discussion of the policymakers, actors, and stakeholders involved, how they interact and impact one another, and how the issue gains attention; an analysis of alternatives proposed to address the threats; an evaluation of past policy successes and failures; and a synthesis making recommendations to policymakers. The paper should incorporate the 20 sources from an annotated bibliography.