Communications Question

This week, you will submit an outline of your research paper. Creating an outline helps you organize your research and formulate the ideas on your topic. In the outline you will show how the research supports your thesis (or main idea).

Develop an alphanumeric outline of your research paper.

Include your thesis statement in your outline (in the introduction section).

Include the introduction, body, and conclusion sections in outline format.

Include three body sections with specific ideas that support your thesis.

Include topic sentences (for each section) that clearly present your main ideas.

Include a reference list citing at least three (3) sources. (Use scholarly sources only. You may not use Wikipedia as a source.)

Use APA Style to cite your sources.

Topics to choose from: Health Education, Chronic Illness, Death & Dying

Research Paper Outline Template (alphanumeric outline)
Tip! *Always refer back to your thesis when researching and writing. Everything in your
paper must refer back to your thesis.
I.
Introduction Paragraph
Introduce the topic with interesting background information, present your thesis*,
and explain your goal(s). Define terminology.
Transition to body paragraph: ________________________________________
II.
Body Paragraphs
A. Body Paragraph (1st opinion, theory (idea), concept, or issue)
Topic Sentence (from the thesis): ____________________________________
1. Supporting detail 1: (example, data, paraphrase, or quote from research with
citation) ________________
2. Supporting detail 2: ________________________________________
3. Supporting detail 3: ________________________________________
Transition to next idea: _____________________________________________
B. Body Paragraph (2nd opinion, theory (idea), concept, or issue)
Topic Sentence (from the thesis): ____________________________________
1. Supporting detail 1: ________________________________________
2. Supporting detail 2: ________________________________________
3. Supporting detail 3: ________________________________________
Transition to next idea: __________________________________________________
C. Body Paragraph (3rd opinion, theory (idea), concept, or issue)
Topic Sentence (from the thesis): ______________________________________
1. Supporting detail 1: ________________________________________
2. Supporting detail 2: ________________________________________
3. Supporting detail 3: ________________________________________
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Transition to conclusion: __________________________________________________
III.
Conclusion (paragraph)
Topic Sentence: (reiterate the thesis and the goal): ________________________
A. Present your analysis of the research and ideas presented in the body
paragraphs (reflect, summarize)
B. Draw conclusions
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