As you recall from A203, Research and Case Studies, conducting research is a critical step in the writing process. Read the example, and pattern your responses accordingly. Here is some information to help you focus your research.
• You will develop a five-paragraph persuasive essay on the Operation Geronimo Case Study.
• You will choose from either one of these two sides to persuade the reader:
(1) “President Obama had the legal authority to order Operation Geronimo and to execute the plan,” or,
(2) “President Obama did not have the legal authority to order Operation Geronimo and to execute the plan.”
• Essays must be a minimum of three full pages and no more than five pages in length. This does not include the APA format title and references page.
• You must provide a minimum of two references for the references page.
• Ensure you use Times New Roman, 12-point font and the current APA writing style (Student Paper).
• Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) with 1″ margins on all sides.
• You will have two days to complete your essay.
• Your persuasive essay will be assessed using the 1009W (SPECIAL) – Assessing Writing rubric.
Learning Activity Write a Persuasive Essay