Research paper outline
Please include research on the following:
Osei-Tutu, A., & Kyei-Faried, S. (2021). Perceptions and use of traditional and complementary medicine among the general population in Ghana. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03246-w
I. Introduction
A. Hook/opener
B. Context/background
C. Purpose/why this is important
D. Thesis (should clearly state topic and position)
II. Section One: Support for the thesis
A. Reason #1 (should directly support thesis)
1. Topic sentence
2. Context for support
3. Source tag phrase, quotation, and documentation
4. Interpretation of quotation and connection to topic sentence/thesis
5. Transition from first idea
6. Context for support
7. Source tag phrase, quotation, and documentation
8. Interpretation of quotation and connection to topic sentence/thesis
**Repeat as necessary to finish reason #1**
B. Reason #2 (should directly support thesis)
1. Topic sentence
2. Context for support
3. Source tag phrase, quotation, and documentation
4. Interpretation of quotation and connection to topic sentence/thesis
5. Transition from first idea
6. Context for support
7. Source tag phrase, quotation, and documentation
8. Interpretation of quotation and connection to topic sentence/thesis
**Repeat as necessary to finish reason #2**
**Repeat paragraph structure as necessary to cover all reasons**
III. Section Two: Addressing the opposition
A. One thing the opposite side argues
1. Support for them
2. Why that’s wrong/needs to be adjusted
B. Another thing the opposite side argues
1. Support for them
2. Why that’s wrong/needs to be adjusted
**Repeat as necessary to finish section**
IV. Conclusion
A. Don’t you dare write “in conclusion”
B. Restate thesis
C. Purpose/why this is important
D. Extension of ideas to even bigger picture
Example of outline section:
I. Introduction
A. Hook/Opener: As the presidential election draws nearer, we have been inundated with information and misinformation about everything from the presidential candidates to social, environmental, and political issues.
B. Context/Background
1. National and personal conflicts
2. Personal identity
3. Cognitive bias
C. Purpose: better understanding how or why we believe what we do improves our critical thinking skills and helps us to better evaluate the constant barrage of information we’re exposed to
D. Thesis: Because our beliefs are grounded in our identity, evaluating controversial issues like gun control become even more difficult; if we made an effort to separate our beliefs from our identities and a commitment to being willing to change our minds, we could collaborate more on potential solutions to the problems we face as a country.
