Name
World History II
Mr. Flaherty
Research Paper Outline
I. Introduction
1. Background information on general topic (what does the reader need to know)
2. Background information on historical context
Thesis
<my example> During the early 1800s, Napoleon Bonaparte was successful both
as military leader and a ruler because of his military training in school, his military
success on the battlefield, and his leadership skills and policies both in military and in
politics.
II. Write your Answer #1
Type your topic sentence <Format  Topic + Argument + Answer #1
<my example> The military training that Napoleon received in school was
significant in Napoleon’s growth to become a successful leader and ruler
1. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
2. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
3. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
III. Write your Answer #2
Type your topic sentence <Format  Topic + Argument + Answer #2
<my example> Napoleon’s military success during his reign as leader of the la
Grande Armee propelled him to become one of the world’s most successful military
leaders and rulers.
1. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
2. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
3. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
IV. Write your Answer #3
Type your topic sentence <Format  Topic + Argument + Answer #1
<my example> While Napoleon commanded not only the la Grande Armee, but
France, he demonstrated leadership skills that solidified him as great successful leader
and ruler.
1. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
2. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
3. provide evidence and brief explanation provide (see note card #)
V. Conclusion
Type: Summarizing your paper(approx. 5-6 sentences)
V. Conclusion
Summarize my paper  approx. 5-6 sentences)