1. Intro- shows the importance of the question and gives your thesis, conclusion, and the
logical steps of the analysis that you will use to reach it (and subtitles x, y, & z). (1 page)
2. Literature review- Discusses the relevant authors to the particular question you are
addressing, presented as logical categories of how to answer the question. There is a
cumulative nature building up to your identification of the knowledge frontier- the place
where your paper will venture forth to offer a new contribution. (3-4 pp)
3. Evidence/Data Analysis- Briefly discusses the variables and relationships of interest in
the form of sub-hypotheses and how they are working together to answer your thesis
question. Then presents the findings in systematic fashion (x,y, & z). This is followed
by a discussion of the picture that the different tests together tell. I strongly suggest using
tables, figures and graphs to the extent possible. Be very careful about what you can
assert here. (5-7 pp)
4. Conclusion- Discusses the importance of your findings for the general topic, overall
importance of the contribution, limits of the study, and related needs for further research.
(1p)