Persuasive Essay
Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding how to
write a persuasive essay and the application of APA 7th ed. guidelines.
Topic
You will develop a five-paragraph style persuasive essay on the Operation
Geronimo Case Study. You will choose from either one of these two sides to
persuade the reader:
• “President Obama had the legal authority to order Operation Geronimo and
to execute the plan,”
or,
• “President Obama did not have the legal authority to order Operation
Geronimo and to execute the plan.”
Resource
Requirements
Operation Geronimo Case Study
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APA 7th ed.
How to Check for Errors
Expectations Following the APA 7th ed. guidelines, write an essay. Your essay must be
• a MS Word document
• include a Title page and Reference page (DO NOT include an
abstract)
• address the topic above
• include introduction and conclusion paragraphs
• must be a maximum of three full pages. This does not include the
APA format title and 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.
• follow all rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation (run a spelling
and grammar check before submission)
• include ONLY one reference and in-text citation, properly formatted
2. Upload and submit your essay for grading in blackboard by clicking on
the Essay Submission link.
3. Your essay will be evaluated on the expectations listed above, the
assignment rubric, and lesson material (review the Persuasive Essay lesson
and assignment rubric before you start your essay).
