Research Paper Cheat Sheet
Example Outline
I. Introduction
Thesis-The unicorn with its many descriptions and mythical powers
has been use as a literary symbol, religious figure, and an element in
the universal theme of good verses evil.
II. Descriptions and Mythical Powers
a. Anglo Saxon
b. Biblical
c. Medieval
d. Modern
e. Greek/Roman
III. Literary Symbol
a. Anglo Saxon
b. Biblical
c. Medieval
d. Modern
e. Greek/Roman
IV. Religious Figure
a. Pagan
b. Biblical
c. Greek/Roman
V. Universal Theme-Good Vs. Evil
a. Pagan
b. Biblical
c. Greek/Roman
d. Modern
VI. Conclusion
Example of Citation within Paper
“Throughout history the unicorn has been a symbol in literature. In Anglo
Saxon England the unicorn came to symbolize purity and grace (Adams 23).
In most writings the unicorn was aligned with virgin women. According to
Thomas Cain women during the Anglo Saxon time period were to keep
themselves as clean as unicorn and the unicorn’s horn was considered so
pure that by touching it you could be healed by any disease (49).
Example of Citation in Bibliography
Book-one author
Adams, Amar. The History of The Uncicorn. New York: Cambridge, 1999.
Web cite
Rose, Thomas. "Unicorn in History." Unicorn. 23 Apr 2003. History in the
World. 2 Dec 2008 <http://www.historyintheworld.net>.
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sources.
Note Card-Front
Author- Amar Adams
Title- The History of The Unicorn
Publisher-Cambridge Publications
Publication Date-1999
Place of Publication- New York, New York
Page # 108-114
Note Card-Back
According to Adams, the unicorn appears in numerous Anglo-Saxon works. One of
the most prominent examples is in the legends written about fair maidens and the
quests of knight. Although, the unicorn does appear in the legends of King Arthur.