Outline for Research Paper
I. Introduction
A. Hook
B. Thesis
II. Body
A. First Body Paragraph Topic __________________
1. Topic sentence (including transition word)
2. Insert all facts used here (fact number only)
B. Second Body Paragraph Topic _________________
1. Topic sentence (including transition word)
2. Insert all facts used here (fact number only)
C. Keep going with body paragraphs _______________
1. Topic sentence (including transition word)
2. Insert all facts used here (fact number only)
III. Conclusion
1. Topic sentence (including transition word)
2. Summarize topic sentences
On a separate sheet of paper, please complete your outline following this template.
Remember, your outline and rough draft is due at the beginning of class on
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Outline for Research Paper
I. Introduction
A. Have you ever wondered why more and more teenagers are getting pregnant
each year?
B. Based on the thorough research, scientific analysis, and published anecdotes,
school systems should be teaching the concept of safe sex, as opposed to
abstinence.
II. Body
A. First Body Paragraph Topic: Statistics on sex outside of marriage
1. The first reason school systems should teach the concept of safe sex is
because there is an overwhelming majority of students having sex in high
school.
2. B3, C6, A1, A2, F9, B2, D3, etc.
B. Second Body Paragraph Topic: Society’s standards in 2008
1. Another reason why school systems should be teaching safe sex is
because the perception of sex has changed as society evolves.
2. A3, F3, D6, etc…
C-? Keep going with all body paragraphs _______________
2. Insert all facts used here (fact number only)
III. Conclusion
3. In conclusion, research shows that students benefit from health classes
that promote safe sex instead of abstinence.
4. Summarize topic sentences
How to Compose a Thesis Statement
Up until now, you’ve always known a thesis statement to follow this formula:
opinion + 3 reasons = a thesis I can get an ‘A’ on
However, now I expect you to compose a sophisticated thesis statement that still gives
the reader adequate information but sounds more refined (aka makes you sound smarter).
A thesis statement in usually a single sentence that contains two main elements: your
focused topic + a specific attitude toward that subject. To arrive at a final thesis, try this
process:
Select a General Subject
Sex Education
Narrow your subject
Abstinence vs. Safe Sex
Choose an attitude toward
the subject
We should be teaching safe
sex in schools
Put your thesis into a
question
How effective is safe sex
education for high school
students?
Compose a final thesis
statement by answering that
question
Safe sex education during a
student’s high school years
has proven to be highly
effective through the use of
thorough research and
sound evidence.
My final thesis statement:
Approved by Mrs. Copp: