The purpose of the argumentative essay is to assess written communication skills. The challenge is to persuade the reader of the validity of the thesis presented. In an argumentative essay, the writer must convince the reader of his/her argument(s). This assignment counts as 30 percent of the overall C100 grade.
The paper will be 3 to 5 typed, double-spaced pages. The paper will use one-inch margins and Times New Roman 12-pitch font. Use third person and active voice in academic writing.
Remember to cite all sources. When in doubt, always cite the information if it is not your original thought. Cite the source using either footnotes or endnotes IAW the Turabian style of documentation; do not use parenthetical citations. This includes direct quotations, paraphrases, and summaries of the assigned readings, doctrinal references, or outside sources.
You may use the following references to help you with the assignment.
• Readings or references provided with the C100 online lessons.
• Student Text 22-2 Leader Communication (June 2012).
• A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (7th ed.) by Kate Turabian.
ESSAY QUESTION
Select ONE module within the C100 Foundations block, and argue why it will assist students in their duties as a Field Grade officer over the next 10-years of their career. Essentially, why is the module important for professional military education (PME)? A list of the C100 module descriptions is available in a separate document.
To complete this requirement, you must submit the essay and the associated 1009w form to DDE using the instructions provided in Blackboard. If you do not complete the student self assessment on the 1009w form, your grader will deduct 5 points from your final score. You must complete this assignment and all Phase 1 requirements before you can progress on to TASS or ADL Phase 2.
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