Overview:
Creating an outline of a paper assists the author in organizing the content of the paper (final paper attached). It allows the author the opportunity to discover what ideas fit together well and which ones need additional clarification. The more detailed the outline the easier it will be to write the final paper (final paper attached).
Review first sample outline at https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
• Use Roman numerals for the main headings in the outline (I, II, III, IV)
• Capital letters are used for the subheadings (A, B, C, D)
• If another set of subheadings is needed use 1, 2, 3, 4
• The next subheading would be lowercase letters, e.g., a, b, c, d
Note: There can be no fewer than two (2) subheadings beneath any heading. See the example in the Instructional Materials folder for Module 5.
Instructions
You are to create an alphanumeric outline of the final paper (final paper attached for reference).
Main headings will include one heading titled Introduction and one titled Conclusion. Other main headings will address major concepts in your thinking.
The outline is to provide the logical progression of the ideas and points you will make in the final paper(see attached). Items do not need to be in complete sentences.
The outline is to have at least two (2) peer reviewed references. You do NOT need to include in-text citations in the outline, but you will need to include a reference list on a separate page to give credit to the original author of the information.
References MUST be in proper APA Manual 7th edition format.
Include a properly formatted student APA Manual7th edition title page
Reflect on how one’s ability to communicate impacts professional and personal lives.
Review alphanumeric outlines at https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
Remember when you are creating an outline that each heading MUST have a minimum of two (2) subheadings. The rationale lies in the thinking that if you cannot think of at least two items to flesh out a specific heading then the information in that one subheading is really part of the topic in the heading.
I. Introduction to topic
II. Topic: Abuse of alcohol and opioids can affect individuals economically, physically, and emotionally
A. Economically
1. Alcohol
a. Cost to buy alcohol
b. Cost of legal proceedings
c. Cost of property damage
2. Opioids
a. Cost of legal prescriiptions
b. Cost of illegal purchases
c. Cost of legal proceedings
B. Physical effects
1. Alcohol
a. Poor nutrition
b. Liver damage
c. Depression
2. Opioids
a. Infection from use of dirty needles
b. Tolerance and dependence
c. Depression
C. Emotional effects
lll. Next topic, etc.
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Selecting Credible Sources
University of California San Diego Department of Psychology. (2018). What types of references are appropriate? https://psychology.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-program/undergraduate-resources/academic-writing-resources/writing-research-papers/appropriate-references.html
University of Maryland. (2018). Is my source credible? http://sites.umuc.edu/library/libhow/credibility.cfm
An example outline is attached. As well as my final paper that I need an outline for. Thank you
