Ethical Treatment Of U.S. Army Combatants

NOTE: There is not a specific list of ethical topics – students will identify an ethical issue facing the army, illustrate the root cause and its impact on the force, and present your solution for addressing the root cause – Verbatim from assignment guidelines in SMNRC Writing Requirements Handout.

IMPORTANT:  The Bainbridge Ethics paper REQUIRES a THESIS STATEMENT - this is not optional.  The thesis statements will be the LAST sentence in a paper's introductory paragraph.  ALL academic/professional/military writing is depicted in the THIRD person context.

INTRODUCTION
• Will include an introduction section (1-2 paragraphs) headed with the title of the paper (NOT “Introduction”) - place your thesis statement as the last sentence in this section.
BODY
• You must support a position regarding the topic you select.
• Begin with main points as level one headings, have a clear introduction of major points that are relevant to your thesis.
• Discuss multiple points of view as applicable.
• Sequence major and minor points effectively to support your purpose.
• Clear reasoning must illustrate how the evidence supports the main points/thesis.
• Use transitions that effectively connect your major/minor points.
CONCLUSION
• This section is identified using the word “Conclusion” as a level one heading.
• Include the restated thesis in this section (some writing professionals recommend beginning the conclusion with your restated thesis, then summarizing your support – but you may place it anywhere within the conclusion).
• Reinforce the thesis by summarizing major points of your essay and illustrating how the evidence supports your position.
• Should be well structured and fully justified by the evidence and reasoning.
• Should not introduce new ideas or opinions in the conclusion.
REFERENCES
• When the assignment calls for cited sources, include a minimum of three published sources that you cite in your essay and list in the references. Any personal communication citations do not count as one of the three published sources required.
• List all cited sources in accordance with the most current APA standards (see Purdue OWL).
STYLE AND GRAMMAR
• Use active voice.
• Sentences and paragraphs should be fully developed, clear, and concise.
• Ideas must be clearly articulated and writing should be easily understood in a single reading.