Structure:
Introduction (around 350 words)
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Background of
military operations and the different elements that might be analysed,
including the Centre of Gravity (CoG).
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Define CoG ,its characteristics,
and an example.
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Thesis statement
to answer the question: Arguing that CoG is useful to be analysed in military
operations because (for example, it focuses efforts, informs
decision-making, and Enables adaptability). Counterarguments will be considered
(For example, subjectivity, dynamic nature, and oversimplification).
Body (around 2300 words)
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Argument (THREE
paragraphs, each one is around 370 words)
Includes the argument stated in the
thesis (each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, supportive evidence,
real examples with analysis, and a clear conclusion sentence which also links the
current paragraph with the next paragraph)
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Counter Argument
(THREE paragraphs, each one is around 350 words)
Includes the counterargument stated in the
thesis (each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, supportive evidence,
examples, and a clear conclusion sentence that also links the current paragraph
with the next paragraph)
Conclusion (around 350 words)
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Restate the
answer that analysing CoG is valid (in different words).
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Rewrite the main
points.
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Final thoughts.
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Final clear
conclusion sentence.
Sources:
1- The
centre of gravity concept: contemporary theories, comparison, and implications.
Published
in: Defence Studies,Sep2022 , By: Meyer, Eystein L.
2- UK
Effects-Based Planning and Centre of Gravity Analysis An Increasingly
Dysfunctional Relationship?
Published
in: RUSI Journal: Royal United Services Institute for Defence
Studies,Apr2008
By: Bird,
Tim
3- February
18, 2021 Lonnie Henley Professorial Lecturer The George Washington University
Testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing
on Cros-Strait Deterrence PLA Operational Concepts and Centers of Gravity in a
Taiwan Conflict 1
4-
Hybrid Threats To Transformation The Doctrine Of Military Campaign
Based On Historical Perspective To Achieve Comprehensively National Security,
by Novky Asmoro , Marsetio , Susanto Zuhdi , Resmanto Widodo Putro
Word count:
3000 words
Footnotes:
I need (1) footnote from creditable sources for each
100-150 words, which means (around 20 for the 3000 words) Note: THEY ARE INCLUDED IN
THE WORD COUNT
Font:
Arial 11
Additional notes:
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The essay needs
to be argumentative.
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I gave examples
in the thesis to show the meaning, but you don’t need to stick to them.
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I provided the
sources I think might be useful; use whatever helps you in writing, but please
ensure they are credible (Books, Peer-reviewed articles).
– The structure is a proposed structure , if you think you can provide better one please do so.