Research Project Outline

Correct Heading

Title

Introduction

• Attention getter
• Topic sentence (research question)
• Thesis statement

Body Paragraphs

• Transitions
• Logical organization
• Main ideas support the research question
• Details support the main ideas
• Citations, examples, evidence
• Use of unbiased, credible sources
• Correctly quoted material (No plagiarism)

Conclusion

• Concluding transition
• Restate topic sentence (answer the research question)
• Restate thesis statement
• Summarize the main ideas provide “food for thought,”
• Critical thinking ideas, or new questions