How To Do Outline of Research Paper By M.J.Brestle

Purpose The purpose of the outline is to plan the construction and organization of the research paper. Students should decide where in the paper they will use the citations (info. from sources) that will effectively satisfy the requirements set down in the original directions. (B+ level ~ must present two sides of an issue and defend their opinion on the issue)

How to do outline Use basis outlining techniques~ organize using any combination on the following format: I. II. A. B. 1. 2. III. Use proper indented margins with subordinate ideas ** Indicate location of the 5 specific sources in your outline**

Outline for Research I. Introduction of topic (Capital Punishment) – General overview and definition II. Arguments in favor of Issue –Capital Punishment A. Facts about crime rate in the U.S. –Dept. of Corrections Website – “Statistics-2003”~w ww.doc.gov B. Statistics on reduction in crime rate in state of Texas Website – “Crime rate- 2003”~ www.Texas.gov

III. Arguments against Capital Punishment A. Opinion of Pete Smith of the American Civil LibertiesUnion (ACLU) - Time Magazine B. Opinion of Allen Iverso –Book “Crime and Punishment” IV. My opinion on the issue Citation from the Bible V. Conclusion