DSCA Assignment

Full Essay Title

Your Name

The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence

MLCDL XX-19

Facilitator: Mr. Frederick Love

XX Month 2018

Full Essay Title

This begins the introduction section of the essay. Indent the first line 0.5” and limit the introduction to 1-2 paragraphs. Double space throughout the document and place two spaces after sentences in the body of the paper. The last sentence of the introduction will be your thesis statement. This is your opinion or position on the topic of your essay (THESIS).

First Main Point

Discussion and substantive evidence from the research for your first key point that supports your thesis. This section should contain multiple paragraphs and will likely be approximately 30% of the assigned length of the essay (@ 1.5 – 2 pages for a 5 – 8 page essay). End by transitioning to your next main point.

Second Main Point

Discussion and substantive evidence from the research for your second key point that supports your thesis. This section should contain multiple paragraphs and will likely be approximately 30% of the assigned length of the essay. End by transitioning to your next main point.

Third Main Point

Discussion and substantive evidence from the research for your third key point that supports your thesis. This section should contain multiple paragraphs and will likely be approximately 30% of the assigned length of the essay. End by transitioning to your conclusion.

Conclusion

Restate the thesis to remind readers of the controlling idea / position of your essay. Summarize each of your main points and illustrate the connection between your supporting evidence and your opinion (rationale). End with a broad closing statement (big picture).

References

Author, J. B. (2012). Book title italicized using sentence case. City Published, ST: Publishing Company.

Johnson, R. L. (n.d.). Webpage from a reputable and well-known organization website with no publication date. Retrieved from http://ncoes.army.mil/reputable_article_URL_to_article

Stewart, M. D. (2015, November 11). Article title from a published magazine in sentence case. Magazine Title Italicized, Vol# (Issue#), page #s the article appears.