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ASSIGNMENT: Argument Paper

COURSE TITLE: LOG C3, Common Core

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Requirement: Write effectively, per Army Regulation (AR) 25-50: “Effective Army writing is understood by the reader in a single rapid reading and is free of errors in substance, organization, style, and correctness.”

Standard: Writing includes—

1.  Substance,

2.  Organization,

3.  Style, and

4.  Correctness.

Overall Grade (%)

C

C+

B

B+

A-

 A  

A+

<70%

>70%  

>78%

>80%

>87%

>90%  

>97%

Instructions

Construct a 2- to 4-page Argument Paper in which you identify and demonstrate ONE weakness in EITHER:

(1) U.S. Army leader development programs,

(2) U.S. Army resilience assessment or training programs, OR

(3) U.S. Army’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program.

Then argue for THREE solutions to that specified weakness. For each proposed solution, consider (a) how to implement it, (b) needed costs/resources, and (c) where applicable, potential counter-arguments. The essay as a whole should be SOLUTION-ORIENTED, using at least one full paragraph per recommendation.

Based on your chosen topic, consult the following readings for inspiration; note that you are not arguing with the reading itself, but simply using it for context:

(1) Leader development: Col. (Ret.) Frank Wenzel’s “Developing Leaders,” published in Military Review, dtd. July-August 2015.

(2) Resilience assessment or training: Nicholas Brown’s “A Critical Examination of the U.S. Army’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program,” published in The Winnower, dtd. 11 June 2015.

(3) SHARP: “Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military,” published April 2019.

Additional research to assigned readings is encouraged but not required. Provide concrete evidence to support your claims.

The paper must be 2-4 pages (not including cover page or citations) plus endnotes (with at least 3 entries) and a bibliography (citing at least 2 sources) in Chicago/Turabian style. The essay must be in accordance with the Army writing style and other LOG C3-specific guidelines.

The Argument Paper assignment is worth 50 points.

LOG C3 Form 1009W, June 2019

RUBRIC

Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory

Exceptional

Score

                                                                                      Substance

      Evidence

14 Points

Student fails to provide concrete, specific examples to illustrate/ demonstrate a weakness in their topic and/or three distinct solutions to that weakness. Information is irrelevant, missing, or misrepresented. Evidence is insufficient in detail.

Student provides some examples to illustrate/demonstrate a weakness in their chosen topic, but there are small omissions or shortages. Evidence lacks concreteness or only partially supports three solutions to that weakness. May occasionally include irrelevant details or omit important details.

Student provides specific, useful examples to illustrate/demonstrate a weakness in their chosen topic. Evidence concretely and fully supports three distinct solutions to that weakness. Facts are clear, accurate, and relevant to the topic.

     Analysis

14 Points

No thesis or thesis is not clear. Analysis is superficial. There are many gaps in reasoning, or logic is unclear. Omits critical components of the task. Does not demonstrate understanding of the subject matter. Fails to address necessary alternative points of view or counter-evidence. Fails to provide Reasoning.

Conclusion fails to offer next steps or challenges for realistically implementing solutions.

Thesis comes too late or is unclear in either stance or roadmap. Capable analysis, with few gaps in reasoning or logic. May omit small components of the task. Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the subject matter. When necessary, does not fully consider alternative points of view or counter-evidence. Insufficiently addresses Reasoning within each body paragraph. Conclusion only vaguely provides next steps or challenges for realistically implementing solutions.

     Organization

8 Points

The sequence of points is illogical or inadequate to the needs of the ta k or audience. Fails to provide CER entirely. Sub-headers are missing throughout.

In general, points establish a logical line of reasoning, though with some room for improvement at the essay and/or paragraph level. Essay lacks transitions. Insufficient or out-of-order CER elements.

Points are logically arranged to develop content and analysis most productively for readers. Transitions enhance idea flow. CER is used correctly & convincingly within each body paragraph.

Sub-headers are used correctly throughout.

     Style

8 Points

Some words are imprecise. Language is mostly concise and understandable in a single, rapid reading but lacks polish and/or directness. Some unnecessary, but not excessive, use of passive voice. Minor errors in formatting. Minor errors in the endnotes and/or bibliography.

Words are precise. Language is concise and understandable in a single, rapid reading. Writer’s tone is appropriate to the audience and purpose. Active voice predominates. Formatting is accurate. Sources are cited accurately.

Correctness

6 Points

Departures from the published standard confuse or distract the reader.

A few departures from the published standard, but not enough to confuse or distract the reader.

No departures from the published standard (grammar, punctuation, and usage).