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PSYC3220 Personal Essay Outline Template

I. Introduction A. What is the topic B. Why is it important C. Background of the topic (could be an article about some part of your identity, e.g., introversion, ethnicity, country you were raised in)

a. Article I b. Article 2

D. Thesis a. What aspects of development do you feel were most important for your

identity? b. Why do you think they are important?

II. Cognitive Domain 1: A. What field of cognition are you interested in, why? B. What terminology should the audience know C. Summary an article of interest in the field

a. Why does it relate to your thesis D. Describe your own experience

a. Tie it in with your thesis III. Cognitive Domain 2:

A. What field of cognition are you interested in, why? B. What terminology should the audience know C. Summary an article of interest in the field

a. Why does it relate to your thesis D. Describe your own experience

a. Tie it in with your thesis IV. Cognitive Domain 3:

A. What field of cognition are you interested in, why? B. What terminology should the audience know C. Summary an article of interest in the field

a. Why does it relate to your thesis D. Describe your own experience

a. Tie it in with your thesis V. Discussion

A. Reiterate main topic B. Summarize body paragraphs C. Discuss shortcomings or benefits from how you were educated D. Suggest directions for future research/changes to education E. Describe future directions applications