Outlining the Research Paper
I. Introduction: Begin with a Thesis Statement in 1-2 sentences that state the focus on the paper
A. Main Points (have at least three but no more than five)
II. Body of the Paper: Outline the topic sentence and supporting research of each point covered in the paper stated in the introduction
1. Main Point
Concepts statement 1 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 2 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 3 supporting Main statement
2. Main Point Statement
Concepts statement 1 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 2 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 3 supporting Main statement
3. Main Point Statement
Concepts statement 1 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 2 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 3 supporting Main statement
4. Main Point Statement
Concepts statement 1 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 2 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 3 supporting Main statement
5. Main Point Statement
Concepts statement 1 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 2 supporting Main statement
Concepts statement 3 supporting Main statement
III Summary Paragraph-create a key summary sentence that summarizes the main and concept points to start the paragraph. Each summary sentence must be clear and concise that summarizes each main point presented in the introduction and supported in the body of the paper.
IV Conclusion: Transistion the paper in final thoughts in a paragraph
V Reference Page: APA 7th Edition