Introduction
Overview	This is a brief overview of Effective Army Writing, IS1460.
Proponent	This subcourse is issued by the-- U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD) U.S. Army Training Support Center Newport News, Virginia  23628-0001
Purpose	This subcourse will-- Introduce the student to critical and creative thinking concepts. Serve as a refresher on the basics of writing. Provide some guidance on Army rules of correspondence.
Target Audience	Any eligible person may enroll in the subcourse.
Requirements	To receive credit for subcourse completion, you must-- Be formally enrolled in this course/subcourse. Earn a passing score on the course or subcourse examination.
Contents	The subcourse contains the following parts: TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION LESSON ONE: CRITICAL REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING Section I. Critical Reasoning Principles 1. Purpose, Goal, or Objective 2. Question at Issue or Problem to be Solved 3. Point of View or Perspective 4. Data 5. Concepts or Ideas 6. Assumptions and Presuppositions 7. Inferences Suggest Conclusions 8. Implications and Consequences Section II. Creative Thinking Principles 1. Principles to Enhance Creative Thinking 2. Biases That May Inhibit Creative Thinking Section III. Standards 1. Clarity 2. Accuracy 3. Precision 4. Relevance 5. Depth 6. Breadth 7. Significance 8. Logic Lesson One Review Questions LESSON TWO: STEPS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Section I. The Research Process 1. The Research Question(s) 2. You Must Have a Clearly Stated Purpose 3. Divide the Primary Problem into Subproblems 4. The Hypotheses (Educated Guesses) 5. You Develop a Specific Plan of Action 6. Data Acceptance 7. Your Research Has an Audience Section II. The Planning Process 1. Planning Your Writing 2. Developing Your Plan (Outlining) 3. Writing the First Draft 4. Revising the Draft Section III. Proof Lesson Two Review Questions LESSON THREE: PRINCIPLES OF ARMY WRITING STYLE 1. Introduction 2. Principles of Effective Writing 3. Put Your Bottom Line Up Front 4. Clear and Concise Sentences 5. Meaningful Paragraphs Lesson Three Review Questions LESSON FOUR: PRINCIPLES OF WORD USAGE, PUNCTUATION, CAPITALIZATION, AND SPELLING 1. Introduction 2. Parts of Speech 3. Punctuation 4. Capitalization 5. Spelling Lesson Four Review Questions LESSON FIVE: SOME SPECIFIC GUIDANCE ON ARMY CORRESPONDENCE 1. Introduction 2. Memorandums 3. The Staff Study 4. Decision Papers Lesson Five Review Questions Final Examination
Informal Access	Feel free to preview the subcourse to see if it meets your needs, to study it without committing to formal enrollment, or use it as an on-line desk reference.
Enrollment

Enrollment Eligibility	The Army Correspondence Course Program subcourses are available to eligible U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, and West Point cadets; authorized federal civilian employees; Army volunteers (unpaid staff); foreign military; and non-U.S. citizens employed by DOD. Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the subcourse in which they request enrollment.
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Taking the Subcourse On-Line
Taking the subcourse	You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the final examination. REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.
Taking the exam	REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination. Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination. Some examinations are timed. Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt.
Assistance
Points of Contact	If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact: For questions about subcourse content, contact: Commander TRADOC DCS, G-3/5/7 ATTG-TCL Fort Monroe VA 23651 For assistance, go to the Army Training Help Desk (ATHD) at https://athd.army.mil Select Ask a Question/Submit Comment tab. Select Distributed Learning/ACCP as the category. Choose a sub-category from the drop down menu. Please include your SSN in the inquiry.