Research Paper Outline

Research Paper Outline

Introduction

• Last sentence in the first paragraph should support the thesis statement.
• Include a clear and concise thesis statement outlining the main argument of the paper.

Body Paragraph 1

• Topic sentence (Reason #1): State the first reason supporting the thesis.
• Use information from multiple sources to provide evidence.
• Provide supporting details (Detail A, Detail B, Detail C).

Body Paragraph 2

• Topic sentence (Reason #2): Introduce the second reason supporting the thesis.
• Use information from multiple sources.
• Provide supporting details (Detail A, Detail B, Detail C).

Body Paragraph 3

• Topic sentence (Reason #3): Present the third reason supporting the thesis.
• Use information from multiple sources.
• Provide supporting details (Detail A, Detail G, Detail C).

Conclusion

• Summarize the key points discussed in the paper.
• Refer back to the thesis statement using different words.