Research

Political Studies: Outline

First section: Topic

1. Paper topic: Write a short paragraph describing your topic. Be very specific.

2. Thesis statement: Write a clear thesis statement about your paper topic.

Second Section: The paper outline

1. Introduction: Outline what your argument in your paper is going to be in a paragraph

2. Section (#): briefly outline what each section of your paper will be about.

· Include your academic citations in their respective sections

· Explain how you will use them in your arguments in one or two sentences

· You should have as many sections in your outline as you expect to have in your paper.

3. Conclusion.

Things you should include in your outline:

1. Specifics on your topic. The more detail you provide the better your grade will be

2. At least six academic sources that are relevant to your topic as well as an explanation of how you will use them. (APA)