ENC Central Texas College Sharp Program Essay

SHARP(Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention) Essay

Two-page (maximum) essay addressing actual SHARP

issues from your environment – unit, organization, or Army – and making

recommendations on how all leaders at all levels can implement potential solutions.

Title: “Why does the number of sexual assaults continue to increase throughout the

Army?”

I. Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)

A. Opening statement

B. Background information

C. Purpose statement

II. Body (2-4 paragraphs)

A. (Point A) Why does sexual assault occur? Include supporting evidence.

B. (Point B) Does our current approach to training reduce (or not reduce) the risk

of sexual assault and harassment? (Could be tied to point A)

C. (Point C) Supporting topic & evidence to support your thesis.

D. (Point D) How do we end sexual violence in the military?

III. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs)

A. Summarize the main points.

B. Make a strong, memorable final statement.

NOTES:

– Essay must be 1-2 pages in length (title page does not count as a page).

– Essay must contain two references (ARs, personal interviews, peer review

articles, etc.).

– APA Format, Arial, 12

– Essay must contain an outline page

– Essay must contain a reference/source page