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PSYC 575

Research Paper: Outline and Reference Page Assignment Instructions

Overview

The outline assignment is intended to encourage you to start thinking about the research paper in more specific terms. The paper is the capstone project for this course and will require a great deal of time to be done well.

Instructions

Your outline must include your thesis statement, at least 3 key points that will be discussed, and 5 references. A guideline for your outline is below. Some example statements have been provided to illustrate the required material. Your outline should follow this example closely. You may find that your paper will flow better if you move some minor sections around, however see the paper instructions for a list of material that must be included. It is not necessary to have all of the articles you will be using. You are also not required to give specific information in the discussion and assessment sections. Your assignment must be in current APA format.

Note: It will be helpful to read the Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment Instructions before completing this assignment.

Title Page

Introduction

Thesis statement: one sentence that states the focus of your paper

1. Key Points (include 3–5 main points)

a. Point 1

b. Point 2

c. Point 3

d. Point 4

e. Point 5

Body of Paper

Topic sentence and supporting research for each of your key points. Use the same order as in the introduction.

1. Research Concept/Finding

a. Supporting evidence

b. Connect to next concept/finding

2. Research Concept/Finding

a. Supporting evidence

b. Connect to next concept/finding

3. Research Concept/Finding

a. Supporting evidence

b. Connect to next concept/finding

References

At least 5 peer-reviewed journal article references

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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