RESEARCH PROJECT: OUTLINE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
You must create an outline that includes a thesis statement, the research questions/issues being
addressed, how much space will be allotted for each section of the paper, and a preliminary
reference list of at least 20 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals. All references must be
less than 10 years old. When the assignment is returned, read all instructor feedback in order to
implement it on future assignments.
What to consider in the outline:
1. What is the topic?
2. Why is it significant?
3. What background material is relevant?
4. What is your thesis or purpose statement?
5. What organizational plan will best support your purpose?
6. How much space is estimated per section?
*Also consider the elements noted on the Research Project Assignment Instructions when
completing your outline.
Resources:
1. Belcher, W. L. (2009). Week 6: Strengthening your structure. Writing Your Journal
Article in 12 Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success (9th ed.). Thousand Oaks,
CA: Sage. ISBN: 9781412957014.
2. Please review the items under Additional Recourses found in the assignment.
Full Sentence Outline:
The full sentence outline format is essentially the same as the alphanumeric outline. The main
difference, as the title suggests, is that full sentences are required at each level of the outline.
This outline is most often used when preparing a traditional essay.
Thesis Statement:
Questions/Issues Being Addressed:
I. Man-made pollution is the primary cause of global warming.
A. Greenhouse gas emissions are widely identified by the scientific community to be
harmful (Smith, 2014).
1. The burning of coal and fossil fuels are the primary releasers of
hazardous greenhouse gases.
not specified