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US ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE

International Military Student Preparatory Course

Advance Sheet for Lesson P910

English Writing

1. SCOPE

This lesson supports the rest of CGSOC by providing you with an understanding of how to write an

effective English essay or paper. Effective English writing is an essential skill in CGSOC, as there are

many different writing requirements in the course. You will be required to learn an approach to

writing in English, and then to write a short essay, in class, on a subject you will be assigned later.

The essay is graded on a pass-fail basis.

This lesson emphasizes one field grade leader competency map (FGLM) skill by challenging you to

improve your ability to communicate clearly (5.1). During the essay writing phase of this lesson, you

will be challenged to demonstrate a specific leader behavior that is indicative of exemplary field

grade officer skill. The behavior is: Assesses environment (people, events, and systems) then tailorsmessage to convince others to follow ideas and make a commitment (5.1.1).The behaviors identified

in the FGLM provide a common language and assist in the assessment of overall student performance

by providing performance indicators to differentiate between successful and exemplary performance.

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

TLO C.

Action: Recommend change from Apply CGSOC Skills, ToApply Communications Skills

Condition: Individually or within a group; as an officer working on preparation of a country and

government briefings; given concrete experiences; class discussions; reading assignments; timed

requirements; references; and computer assisted instruction and research.

Standard: Application includes:1. Applying briefing techniques. IAW ST 22-2.

2. Individual/group research techniques.

3. Recording events. IAW ST 22-2.

4. Participating in class IAW staff group and lesson requirements.

5. Group development.

6. Applying Microsoft Office and CGSOC related internet computer skills.7. Effective written communication.

8. Complying with laws/rules/regulations to include use of government assets (A.01).

9. Honorable representation of home country (B.03).

Learning Level(s): Cognitive: AnalysisAffective: Responding

ELO C.07

Action: Write an effective essay.

Condition: As a CGSOC International Military Student and member of a staff group; given concrete

experience, ST22-2; Writing Guides; and an approved topic, and class discussion.

Standard: The Essay must include:

1. A clearly stated thesis.

2. Clearly stated support and analysis.

3. Organization suitable for the topic.

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4. Proper documentation of research.

5. Correct use of passive voice.

Learning Level: Cognitive: Application

JPME I Learning Areas Supported:None.

3. LEADER BEHAVIORS

5.1.1 Assesses environment (people, events, and systems) then tailors message to convince others to

follow ideas and make a commitment

4. ISSUE MATERIAL

a. Advance Issue:U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Student Text 22-2, Writing and Speaking Skills

for Leaders at the Organizational Level. Ft. Leavenworth, KS: USACGSC, August, 1998

Hogue, Ann The Essentials of English, A Writers Handbook. White Plains, NY: Lohman Pub

Group, 2003. 448 pages (For reference use throughout CGSOC)

b. During Class:

Essay writing handouts

5. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

a. Study Requirements:

(1) First Requirement:

Scan: Chapter 2, ST 22-2; Appendix A, ST 22-2 (34 pages)

b. Bring to Class: Laptop computer with fully charged battery or AC adapter, paper and pen orpencil for note taking if you wish.

6. ASSESSMENT PLAN

You will be assessed on your demonstrated understanding of the course material and ability to

develop and deliver relevant insights from course material in a clear and concise fashion. Youdemonstrate your knowledge, skill, and ability through the quality and focus of your essay, your

ability to reason critically and to think creatively, and your ability to develop an essay. Specifically

for this lesson, instructors focus on one leader behavior. You will be expected to demonstrate

proficiency in: 5.1.1 Assesses environment (people, events, and systems) then tailors message toconvince others to follow ideas and make a commitment.

See Appendix A for additional detailed assessment information.

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US ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE

International Military Student Preparatory Course

Advance Sheet for Lesson P910

English Writing

Appendix AAssessment Plan

1. Part of your overall performance for the complete P910 International Military Student

Preparatory Course is assessed in this lesson through the following:

Essay P/F

Daily AAR & Journal P/F

2. You will write a 2 page essay on an assigned subject, in class. The essay will be graded as

pass/fail based on the standards expressed in the ELO for the lesson:

3. You will be assessed in accordance with the standards defined in ST 22-2: Writing andSpeaking Skills for Senior Leaders. Regardless of the nature of the specific requirement, your

demonstration of achieving an objective or competency is assessed against the following

performance criteria:

A Exceeded Standard. Represents the complete integration of critical reasoning, creative

thinking, and evaluative skills as you achieve course-learning objectives. You are fluent in the

logic of course content. There is abundant evidence of this integration in your essay.

Furthermore, you mastered the effective writing of an essay. The essay includes a clearly stated

thesis and analysis, its organization is suitable for the topic, it includes proper documentation of

research, and lastly it includes the correct use of the passive voice.

B Meets Standard. Represents the consistent application of critical reasoning skills asyou achieve course learning objectives. You are competent in the application of course content.

There is frequent evidence of this application in your essay. Furthermore, you display a

competence in your writing in that the majority of the following elements are present in your

essay:

A clearly stated thesis and analysis.

Organization suitable for the topic.

Proper documentation of research.

Correct use of the passive voice.

C Below Standard. Represents comprehension of course content, but you are inconsistentin application. You achieve most, but not all, course learning objectives as evidenced in your

essay. Furthermore, you are not fully competent in the application of course content. You display

a lack of competence in your writing. Furthermore, your writing lacks the majority of the

following elements:

A clearly stated thesis and analysis.

Organization suitable for the topic.

Proper documentation of research.

Correct use of the passive voice.

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U Unsatisfactory. Represents a consistent failure to achieve course learning objectives.

You rarely, or minimally, demonstrates comprehension of course content and are not competent

in applying it to your essay. You are not competent in writing an effective essay. Your essay

lacks:

A clearly stated thesis and analysis.

Organization suitable for the topic.

Proper documentation of research.

Correct use of the passive voice.

See CGSC Form 1009W.

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ASSESSING WRITING

WRITER: DATE:

ASSIGNMENT/COURSE TITLE: P910 English Writing

INSTRUCTOR/DEPARTMENT:

ARMY STANDARD defines good writing as understandable in a single, rapid reading and generally

free of errors in grammar, mechanics, and usage.

GRADE: (CGSOC)

Pass__________ Fail____________

INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS:

5.1.1 Assesses environment (people, events, and systems) then tailors message to convince others to

follow ideas and make a commitment

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COGNITIVE LEVEL

ATTAINED

(Higher levels include

characteristics of lower

levels.)

EVALUATION

(Judging or weighing by

building and using

criteria and standards.)

SYNTHESIS(Integrating parts into a

new whole.)

ANALYSIS (Breaking

material down into

component parts to

determine structures

and relationships.)

APPLICATION (Use of

knowledge to solve

problems.)

COMPREHENSION

(Understanding of the

material.)

KNOWLEDGE (Recall

of specific information.)

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STUDENT COMMENTS:

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Writing Assignment

LO C.07

ction: Write an effective essay

ondition: As a CGSOC International Military Student and member of a staff group; given concrete experiences, ST22-2;

Writing Guides; and approved topic, and class discussion.

tandard: The Essay must include:

A clearly stated thesis

Clearly stated support and analysis

Organization suitable for the topic

Proper documentation of research

Correct use of passive voice

earning Level: Cognitive: Application

erformance Level

1 2 3 4 5

Assessment

Introduction

No stated purpose.Purpose for writing is vague or

not clearly stated.

Purpose for writing is clear and

specific.

No clear thesis.Thesis is not focused or not

relevant to the purpose.

Thesis is clearly stated and

focused.

No introduction of major points.Vague introduction of major

points.

Clear introduction of major

points that are relevant to the

thesis.

DEVELOPMENT

Major points do not support

thesis.Major points partially support

thesis.Major points fully support thesis.

Fails to consider multiple

viewpoints.

Presents other points of view but

does not reason through them.

Clearly and fairly discusses

multiple points of view.

Does not address implications or

consequences of the proposed

assertion (thesis).

Partially addresses implications

or consequences of the proposed

assertion (thesis).

Addresses implications or

consequences of the proposed

assertion (thesis).

Sequencing of major/minor

points does not support writers

purpose.

Sequencing of major/minor

points partially supports writers

purpose.

Sequencing of major/minor

points effectively supports

writers purpose.

Fails to show how evidence

supports main points/thesis.

Weak analysis of evidence to

show how it supports main

points/thesis.

Clear reasoning that shows how

evidence supports main

points/thesis.

Does not anticipate questions.Identifies but does not answer

anticipated questions.

Identifies and answers

anticipated questions.

Fallacies abound within the essay.Some fallacies exist within the

essay.Essay is free of fallacies.

No transitions. Transitions are not always clear.Transitions effectively connect

major/minor points.

CONCLUSION

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No conclusion or one that does

not support the thesis.

Conclusion partially supports

thesis.

Conclusion is clear and reinforces

thesis and major parts.

Conclusion is disconnected from

the evidence and reasoning, or it

introduces new ideas.

Conclusion is not strongly linked

to the evidence and reasoning, or

it is not concise.

Conclusion is fully justified by the

evidence and the reasoning, and it

is concise.

STYLEAND GRAMMARNumerous sentences that are

wordy and vague.

Some sentences are not always

clear.Clear, concise sentences.

Paragraphs contain sentences not

relevant to the topic.

Some paragraphs are confusing

or vague.

Clear, concise paragraphs that

include topic sentences.

Primarily passive voice.Some passive voice not

excessive.Primarily active voice.

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