Discussions

Dean: Michael J. McGuire, MLS

Title Page: [Include working title]

Executive Summary

Include bulleted list of main points in the executive summary

Note: The executive summary should include an introduction to your topic and the purpose of your paper, your thesis statement, a summary of your main points and the evidence you will use to support those points. Include any final recommendations or conclusions your paper will make.

Table of Contents (This is a placeholder item in your outline)

Introduction:

Briefly list the main points you will include in your introduction such as an introduction to your topic, any background information the audience will need, a justification for why your research question is important

Be sure to include your thesis statement.

Body of Paper: [Title of Section 1]

[Subsection 1A]

First Main point

Evidence for First Main Point

More Evidence for First Main Point

Second Main Point

Evidence for Second Main Point

[Subsection 1B]

Main Point

Evidence

Evidence

[Title of Section 2]

First Main Point

Evidence

Figure 1: Description of Figure 1

Second Main Point

Evidence

…Continue with Body of Paper using this outline style. The number and arrangement of sections, subjections, and evidence will be determined by your research and the needs of your paper.

Conclusion

Include bulleted list of the tentative main points you will make in your conclusion.

The conclusion shall be in the student's own words, should contain any outcome, recommendations, and findings.

References

Any research you have cited/included in the outline must be entered into the references.