This paper is for students interested in researching and writing about the broad topic of
leadership and resiliency. This paper provides students a blank canvas to express their research
findings on a resiliency topic of their choice.
Context: Although leadership and resiliency is the broad topic, for this course students write a
paper, deemed suitable for publication, on a topic-surrounding resiliency.
Paper Requirements:
x Thesis and Outline
x American Psychological Association (APA) standard format for the entire paper (Purdue
O.W.L.)
x Minimum 2500 words, Maximum 2750 words
x Minimum of three (3) diverse resources
x No use of pictures, diagrams, charts, or sketches Minimum of four Level One Headings
Release form • Quote percentage worksheet
x Naming convention: DFM403PWPMSGJonesJ
x Abbreviations: The first time you use a term, spell it out in full, followed by its
abbreviation in parentheses; thereafter, you may use the abbreviation only
Milestone 1 – Phase 1 Term 1, Submit Thesis Proposal and Thesis Statement for Approval.
Milestone 2 – Phase 2 Term 2, Submit Outline with Minimum of Six Resources.
Milestone 3 – Phase 1 Term 3, Submit Initial Draft, 2000 Words & Minimum of Six Resources Cited in Paper
and Reference Page.
Milestone 4 – Phase 1 Term 3, Submit Final Paper (2500 to 2750 words) with Complete Reference Page and
Abstract.TOPIC: Cuban Missile Crisis Draft
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NARROWED TOPIC: Examination of the Cuban Missile Crisis and effects of Military advice
to Civilian Control
THESIS: During the Cuban Missile Crisis military leaders failed to provide sound advice to
President of the United States.
TITLE: Providing Accurate Advice to Civilian Leaders in Crisis
I. Providing Accurate Advice to Civilian Leaders in Crisis (introduction 1-2 paragraphs
ending with the THESIS statement)
II. How history shaped Military leaders
a. US/ Soviet relations (cold war)
b. WWII
c. Bay of Pigs
III. How emotion influenced military leaders
a. Personal Pride
b. Service Pride
c. Past failures
IV. How doctrine restricted critical thinking
a. Force only
b. Launch procedures
c. Inevitability of war
V. Conclusion: (1-2 paragraphs restating the THESIS statement)
VI. Reference: (Include a minimum of three (3-4) resources)