Research Paper Outline

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT: RESEARCH PAPER (MLA or APA Format)

1. Introduction:

2. Statement of the social problem. (Accurately portray the nature of the issue.)

3. Thesis statement/sentence.

4. WHY IS THIS TOPIC IMPORTANT TO YOU! Why did you chose this topic?

5. Body: History of the social problem.

6. Fact

7. Fact

8. Fact

9. Body: State the extent of the problem. This is where you explain what makes our topic an issue of social relevance)

10. Stat/Fact

11. Stat/Fact

12. Stat/Fact

13. Body: State the possible causes of the social problem.

14. Cause 1

15. Cause 2

16. Cause 3

17. Body:

18. Future solutions. You can discuss some of your own solutions utilizing the various sociological paradigms; however, be sure to utilize what others have written.

19. Future Solution/Idea to create change

20. Future Solution/Idea to create change

21. Future Solution/Idea to create change

22. Conclusion:

23. Summarize your findings.

24. What specific changes do you want to see?

25. What did you learn from your research?

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