Project Bibliography

Traditional Outline https://owl.excelsior.edu/research/outlining/outlining-traditional/ Include your full thesis statement before the beginning of the outline.

I. Introduction A. background, context for topic B. transition to thesis C. thesis statement*

II. Sub Point 1 (topic sentence of first body paragraph) A. supporting detail

1. textual example 2. textual example

B. supporting detail 1. secondary source evidence 2. secondary source evidence

III. Sub Point 2 (topic sentence of second body paragraph) A. supporting detail

1. textual example 2. textual example

B. supporting detail 1. secondary source evidence 2. secondary source evidence

IV. Sub Point 3 (topic sentence of third body paragraph) A. supporting detail

1. textual example 2. textual example

B. supporting detail 1. secondary source evidence 2. secondary source evidence

V. Conclusion A. review central ideas presented in body and make connection to thesis B. transition to closing thoughts C. closing thoughts

*Your thesis statement needs to state your main point (argument or claim) and the sub points (ideas or reasons) that support that claim. See https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips- and-tools/thesis-statements/ (example of thesis development on Huckleberry Finn)

In the sample above, you’ll see a basic structure that can be modified to fit the length of your assignment. It’s important to note, in shorter research essays, each point of your outline might correspond to a single paragraph, but in longer research papers, you might develop each supporting point over several paragraphs.