TECH OF MIL ESSAY WRITING

INTERDUCTION
1.
Very often We, the mil officers are reqr to write essay but we do not know how to write a
good essay Though it is collate essay but it is more of a roused of paper At first we are to
read the very state new of the sueslon. Then we are to fix up the title on which I an going to
write. Before start writing a synopsis hot be made covering as the pts. Out of toted a was 30
mains con be expended for waking synopsis. Essay will wanting 1500 words 10% ie 150 wd ie
ipu should be in intro use very simple words and make simple sentences. Must dev the subj
logically It is alike writing of apre Analysis shoaled fulfil the rose of aim Intro dy include
following :
a.
b.
c.
d.

Terms of references or scope of the poper.

Review of the existing situation or summary of the background.
Any assumptions that affects subsequent augments
If roar the authorities consulted during preparation

AIM
2.
Aim is to discuss in details the Ieclmigne of military essay writing. A class statement of
the purpose of paper.
ANNALYSIS OF DIFFERENT ASPECTS
Essentials of Military writing
1.

Essentials are given below:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Brevity
Clarity
Accrual
Recovery
Logic

Principles of Writing
2.

Principles are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.

Keep sentence short.

Prefer simple to complex no gorgon words.
Prefer familiar words.
Avoid Unnecessary words.
Put action in your verb active voice.
Write as you worded talk but grammatically correct.
Use terms so that your readers can picture ie familiar words.
Write to express not to impress.

5.
Hypothesis is a requirement in service writing Aim must be correct Express in short
terms as follows :
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

It is noted that
It is obviously
It is clear that
For the reasons that
Take into consideration
A coition amount of

If
obviously
clearly
because
Consider
Some

g.
h.

At the present time

From time to time

now
At times/sometimes

Stages of Writing
6.
Prep and Planning.
manner:

May do preparatory work on white paper in the following

a.
Total time aval.
b.
Defining reqr.
c.
Decide the aim of the paper.
d.
Choose the title of the paper It may be decided from aim of the paper.
e.
Select the water idts to be used ie main head Para head sub para head. This
should follow logical development. Time spent here is not wasted Here 50 mins
standard time.
7.

Aim

Clearly state purpose of the paper.

8.
9.

Title As short as possible Specify and reflect dim of the paper.

Introduction .
As disused earlier.

10.
Scope.
aspect :

May be given separately or in booby of the paper should cover following

a.
Should specify the period in which I will lineal my discussion ie limiting the time
frome.
b.
May specify a certain aspect of the while paper Example Effect of CHT treaty
covering seniority and economic aspect only or Limit my discussion only on officers trg.
11.

Discussion
a.

Structure.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

b.

Headings.
(1)
(2)

12.

Main heading have not be Group heading will do

Each main/GP heading should have equal importance.

Conclusion. Remember following points:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

13.

Follow the rules of argument.

To prove one argument refer two or wrote sources
Should not be personal view.
Should not hurt any concern.
Always prove with logic No unnecessary discussion.

What is the best way of doing it?

How to do it?
Arguments that have been proved to be given in concl.
Should not be more them 20% of the paper.
Summaries all that have been discussed.
No new elements to be included.
Concl should tell about the need for recommendation.

Recommendation.
a.
b.
c.

It asked to recommend then it must be given.

Conclusion Wariest doing so.
Should be:
(1)
clear.

(2)
Undmaigerous
(3)
Follow logically
(4)
A Working committee may be formed further analysis may be
Recommended.

Common Mistakes
14.

Common mistakes are commented below:

a.
Missing title/Subject heading.
b.
Overlooking the reqr of the question.
c.
Aim not clear.
d.
Paper fails to address main issue.
e.
Bad finishing/loosing the argument gradually.
f.
Incorrect time work-bad conclusion and recommendation.
g.
Facts and arguments do not develop logically.
h.
Poor English:
(1)
Spelling mistake.
(2)
Complex and long winding sentences.
(3)
Groan in apical mistakes.
(4)
Use of tense (Better to write in past tense )

Aid to Logical Thinking

15,

Those are:
a.
Each paft must be related Priority to be determined ie may be political security
and economy.
b.
Lost para Should indicate the starting of next para.
c.
Linking up one with another Sentence to sentence para to para, heading to
heading.
d.
Use correct data. Give more statistics.
e.
Own preconceive idea has no role to play Objects facts will had.
f.
Hypo thesis must be tested.

Common Fallies of Reasoning

16.

Those are:
a.
In sufficient data.
b.
Argue from 2/3 sources.
c.
See also the negative side/view.
d.
Milling examples from other side
e.
Research is objective/facts/get-no subjective.
f.
Sine So not alluded.
g.
Better to write easy English rather to writs wrong hard English.
h.
Often writes whatever prepared not that have been asked for (at least 60% does
this mistake ).
j.
Dont write more than 1500 words i.e. more than 8/9 pages.
k.
If the Subject is not common then make more heads and write less in the body.
l.
Prefer to write on international issue.

CONCLUSION
17.
One Should make synopsis on minimum to burning topics, Fill in the dates later as You
come across, Down have to write details of it Better to write most likely topic in details while
soing to write essay pesos keeping the fol:
18.
Polentas effort makes a man prefer. Any body can instill that perfection thy head
success will and down to your foot step.

ARMS RAER (With Penal)

1.

Introduction

2.

Aim

3.
4.---------------a.----------------------------b.----------------------------

Ans to Ref :

ARMS RAER

No-1
A.
Introduction
1.
.2.

Aim

Saps
3.
Conclusion
5.
Recommendation
6.

A Committee may be footmen at as appropriate level to discuss the fol:

a.

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b.

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24 December
Rangpur Cantt
To

Examiner
24th Dsese

ANS TO QUESTION NO-1

(Ideate Ref)
NATION BUILDENG ACTIVITIES OF ARMY
Ref :
A.
B.
INTERDUCTION
1.
2.
3.

(Incl Scope)

Aim
4.
Scope
7.
8.
9.
10.
25.
CONCLUSION
4X Pares
Recommendation
31.
35.
Chittgong

A.B.C.D

05 April 99 2x Spaces

Major
Examinee

Distribute :
Examinee
10.
2.
3.
4.

Question No
Title or subj heading
Intro
Aim

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Scope
Main body
Conclusion
Recommendation
Subscription/Sig Block

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD ESSAY

a.
b.

Look for the requirement of the question carefully and exclude irrelevant details.
Aim selected must convey a clear statement of the purpose of the paper.

c.
Proper justice must be done to the conclusion and recommendation which forms am
important part of military paper.
[ ie introduction 10% and Conclusion 20%]
d.

A title or subject heading must be given.

e.

One must comprehend the requirement of the paper/Question.

f.

Paper should not be too lengthily. Try to remain within-1500 words.

g.

Write the number of the question being answered this something one must write.

h.

Give identifying reference.

j.

Subscription must be correct (sig block)

k.

Map/sketch must be well drawn, if any.

l.

Maintain correct SD and lay out of service paper.

m.

Use simple English, short sentence and correct spelling.

n.

Do not write the essay without seeing preciously what is actually asked for.

p.
Poor hand writing Spelling mistake, grammatical error poor expression, irrelevancy
wrier SD must be taken Care.
q.
Knowledge on the subject Command over language and logical thinking will help to
get good marks.
r.

One must pan his time at the beginning.

s.
50 mins time out of o4 hrs one may spend to prep synopsis and understanding
elevation.