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

2. Purpose The purpose of the outline is to plan the construction and organization of the research paper.

3. Students should decide where in the paper they will use the citations (info. from sources).

4. How to do Outline: Use basic outlining techniques ~ organize using any combination on the following format:

5. I. Introduction – There are many ways to introduce your topic including but not limited to: telling a story, giving an example, definition or as most will do, a general overview.

6. Be sure the last sentence of your introduction is a Thesis Statement – which organizes and gives an overview of your paper. (Ask teacher if unsure)

7. II. First topic A. Introduce in your words ~ citation 1 Explain in your words B. Introduce in your words~ citation 2 Explain in your words

8. III. Second topic A. Introduce in your words~ citation 3 Explain in your words B. Introduce in your words ~ citation 4 Explain in your words

9. IV. Discuss third topic Introduce in your words ~citation 5 Explain in your words V. Conclusion in your words

10. II. First topic A. Introduce in your words ~ citation 1 Explain in your words B. Introduce in your words~ citation 2 Explain in your words III. Second topic A. Introduce in your words~ citation 3 Explain in your words B. Introduce in your words ~ citation 4 Explain in your words IV. Discuss third topic Introduce in your words ~citation 5 Explain in your words V. Conclusion in your words Format

11. Tips Use proper indented margins with subordinate ideas ** Indicate location of the 5 specific sources in your outline**

12. Outline for Research Paper I. Introduction of topic (Capital Punishment) – General overview and definition

13. B. Statistics on reduction in crime rate in state of Texas~ website – “Crime rate- ccccc2003”~ www.Texas.govwww.Texas.gov II. Facts about Capital Punishment A. Facts about crime rate in the U.S. – Dept. of Corrections ~ website

14. III. Opinions of People on Capital Punishment A. Opinion of Pete Smith of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Time Mag. B. Opinion of Allen Iverso –Book Crime and Punishment

15. IV. My opinion on the issue Citation from the Bible V. Conclusion

16. I. Introduction of topic (Capital Punishment) – General overview and definition II. Facts about Capital Punishment A. Facts about crime rate in the U.S. – Dept. of Corrections ~ website B. Statistics on reduction in crime rate in state of Texas~ website – “Crime rate- 2004”~ www.Texas.govwww.Texas.gov III. Opinions of People on Capital Punishment A. Opinion of Pete Smith of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Time Mag. B. Opinion of Allen Iverso –Book Crime and Punishment IV. My opinion on the issue Citation from the Bible V. Conclusion Outline- Sample