Academic Research Essay Outline

Academic Research Essay Outline

Topic: You may choose your topic so long as it specifically relates to law, society, &/or justice.  The only topics you may not write about are abortion, death penalty, or marijuana.

Part 1: Outline the Following Preliminary Ideas for Your Essay:

1. Thesis statement-A one-sentence, overall argument that you assert or your take-away message—a “should”-type statement.

1. A topic sentence for your background information paragraph.  This sentence should convey the overall meaning of the paragraph.

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III.            A “reason” topic sentence.  A reason provides a “why” or “because” the thesis statement is true.  This sentence states the overall meaning or concept that will be covered in the paragraph.

1. Another “reason” topic sentence.  A reason provides a “why” or “because” the thesis statement is true.  This sentence states the overall meaning or concept that will be covered in the paragraph.

1. Another “reason” topic sentence.  A reason provides a “why” or “because” the thesis statement is true.  This sentence states the overall meaning or concept that will be covered in the paragraph.