31 Dec specifically has to identify a problem, discuss its severity and effects, and then propose a researched solution.? ?Argumentative writing. 3 pages minimum and at least 3 credited sources.?+

Research Paper Outline Template

After narrowing your subject down, collecting some information, formulating some questions you would like to have answered and making a list of possible sources, it is time to organize your information into an outline. The important part of an outline is remembering that all of the information that you plan on including in your research paper must support your thesis statement.

Sources must be included in each section of the outline showing where you found the information you will be using.

Introduction (½-1 page)

1. Attention Getter (write this out) – could be a startling statistic/fact, an anecdote, quote, rhetorical question

2. Transition to thesis which explains connection between grabber and main ideas

3. Thesis statement-focus on emphasizing the solution to the problem in your thesis

Section 1 – Problem (1-2 pages)

1. Topic Sentence – Define problem (write out)

1. Describe

2. Examples

3. Who affected

2. Topic Sentence – Causes/history of the problem (write out)

1. Where/how it originated

2. Causes

3. Topic Sentence – Seriousness/Consequences (write out)

1. Negative effects

2. How serious

3. Consequences

Transition sentence to lead into the solution.

Section 2 – Solution (2-3 pages)

1. Topic Sentence – Solution

1. Overview of solution

2. Research to support

2. Topic Sentence – Implementation

1. Process of implementation

2. Possible problems-opposition

3. Drawbacks

3. Topic Sentence – Outcomes

1. Benefits

2. Compare to other solutions

3. Explicitly explore how it solves the problem

Conclusion (1/2-1 page)

1. Summary statement (write out)

2. Relate to the world today or future (write out)

3. Call to action/final thought (write out)