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Research Paper Outline

Your Name: ________________

Title: ____________________

I. Introduction

Strong writers often include catchy or attention grabbing quotes, facts or statements at the beginning. This can make your paper more interesting and the reader will want to keep reading..

a. Include background information on topic.. (What is your topic? What is your major? Why is your topic important in your field? Why is it controversial?)

b. Thesis statement (state where you stand with the argument)

i. The last sentence of your introduction paragraph should be your thesis statement. This is your side of the argument: For example, “The advantages of electric cars outweigh the disadvantages.”Your thesis is the most important sentence in your paper. Your body paragraphs simply support your thesis by giving the reasons why you believe your thesis.

II. Body (the number of paragraphs may differ depending on your topic/points/reasons.

a. Point you will make in this paragraph:

(reason number 1)

i. Topic sentence: Oil fracking is immoral

ii. Source(s) you will use for support: Title of article, Author’s name, Name of online database, Page number, and important quotation(s) that you want to use in this body paragraph

b. Point you will make in this paragraph:(Reason number 2)

i. Topic sentence:

ii. Source(s) you will use for support:

c. Point you will make in this paragraph:

i. Topic sentence:

ii. Source(s) you will use for support:

We will be working on counterargument more next week so don’t be TOO concerned about this right now. If you have one, good. If not, I’ll help you.

d. Counterargument: Point you will make: For example: “While many people believe that fixing roads and bridges is too expensive, the infrastructure problem needs to be addressed no matter what it costs.”

i. Sentence introducing topic:

ii. Source(s) you will use for support:

III. Conclusion

i. Sentences summarizing points made in body paragraphs (mention all points made!) These points are your REASONS WHY you believe your thesis statement.

(For example: Because of groundwater pollution, environmental damage, and immoral use of land, fracking for oil is wrong and should not be allowed.)

ii. Sentence restating thesis statement (make sure it is different from the first time you stated it):

IV. Works Cited** (not included in 5-page length requirement; it is its own page at the end of the paper)