philosophy final paper

“Say, Saying, Said” Method

Example Paper Outline

Intro to Philosophy

Professor LaMendola

The following is an example outline using the instructions provided for papers. This is a generic

outline of a term paper using the instructions provided in that sheet. You should be able to map

any paper you write using onto the outline form given here.

Introduction

1. Thesis – Argue to accept, reject, and/or modify X a. Explain X b. Dialectic regarding the specific issue with X c. Conclusion(s) about X, and/or possible solutions about X

Body

2. (a) Explain X a. Statement of X using the primary source b. History of X c. Problem/Observation about X

3. (b) Dialectic about X a. Outline the argument for X and where it goes awry b. Explicitly your argument to accept or reject X

4. (c) Conclusions and solutions for the issue with X a. Your conclusions about X b. What possible solutions/alternatives can be given for X

Conclusion

5. Restate issue and thesis about X 6. Summarize your argument/discussion of X 7. Closing remarks about the issue