Research paper working outline

I. Introduction, with thesis statement. (Write last except for the thesis statement.)

II. What is _______________? (Your topic)

A.

B.

C.

III. Background

A. History

B.

C.

IV. Pro arguments. (support your thesis)

A.

B.

C.

V. Con arguments. (Against your thesis)

A.

B.

C.

VI. Resolving the differences, weighing the pros and cons

VII. Conclusions (write last)