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Research Paper Outline Expectation: The outline is a structural tool. You must include an actual title page, and then begin your outline on the following page. End with the reference page.

The outline is a structural tool for your Course Project. It is to your benefit to develop the outline with substance. It is to your benefit NOT to use a template provided by a Word doc. They are not reliable for outlines or references.

You should have at least four references located by now. You will be expected to include the references in the outline. This will help you stay focused. Each item in the outline is expected to be at least three descriptive sentences, with the mention of what reference you plan on using in that section. 

Do not forget that the actual reference list is required at the end of your submissions as if it were a formal paper (references heading, references in alphabetical order, and in APA format).

I.                  Title Page

II.                 Topic Introduction

III.                Main Point One

A.      Description (three sentence minimum and references where pertinent)

B.      Description (three sentence minimum and references where pertinent)

C.      Description (three sentence minimum and references where pertinent)

D. Description (three sentence minimum and references where pertinent)

Continue this process to complete the outline

V.                 Conclusion

VI.                Reference List

Remember, the more you elaborate and organize in the outline, the more prepared you will be. Including the references within the outline will point out where you have gaps. This will help narrow your focus to the necessary information to improve your paper.   

Do not forget to access an APA format website for format information. You will be graded on title page and reference page format.

Week 4: Reference List and Outline