Your essay should address the question, “Why do cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault continue to take place in the Army, despite all the training and education that take place?” (3) Your essay will be formatted as shown below. I. Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)
A. Opening statement
B. Background information
C. Purpose statement II. Body (2-4 paragraphs) A. (Point A) Why does sexual assault occur?
Include supporting evidence. B. (Point B) Does our current approach to training reduce (or not reduce) the risk of sexual assault and harassment?
(Could be tied to point A) C. (Point C) Supporting topic & evidence to support your thesis. D. (Point D) How do we end sexual violence in the military
(recommendations/solutions)? III. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs) A. Summarize the main points. B. Make a strong, memorable final statement. B-33 NOTES:
• Essay must be 1-2 pages in length (title page does not count as a page).
• Essay is an individual activity (although peer editing is allowed).
• Essay must contain two references (ARs, sexual assault, peer review articles, etc.).
• Essay is due on Day 1 of the Leadership Phase (provide students with exact date and time).
• Commandant (or designated representative) will choose the best essay.
