Sample Research Paper Outline with Thesis
Thesis Statement: Ray Bradbury is arguably the greatest science-fiction writer of all-time
as proven by the prophetic nature of his work, abundance of his writing, and influence on
the genre.
I. Prophetic nature of his work
A. Predictions of technology
1. Plasma Screen TV’s
2. High tech tracking devices
B. Censorship of ideas
1. China banning ideas on Google
2. Iran state run news only; Satellite television banned
II. Abundance of his writings
A. Follow same procedure as you did for part I
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