Term Paper Outline
Term Paper Outline
Completion requirements
Due: Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM
To prepare for the final research paper, students will submit a detailed outline of their proposed paper. This assignment is intended to help organize research, refine arguments, and develop a clear structure before drafting the final paper. This outline is not a simple list of headings. Each major section of the outline should include approximately 100-200 words explaining the purpose of that section, the evidence that will be analyzed, and how it advances your overall argument. The completed outline should provide a clear roadmap for your final paper.
Your outline should include:
- A logical organization of the paper, including major sections and subsections.
- A clear thesis statement or research argument in the introduction.
- A description of the evidence, case studies, and primary and secondary sources you plan to discuss in each section.
- An explanation of how each section contributes to your overall thesis.
- A conclusion section outlining your anticipated findings and the broader significance of your argument