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Academic Research Paper Outline (Turabian Style)
Paper Topic:
Length: Due Date:
Research Question (what are you trying to discover or learn about your
topic):
Thesis (Answer to Research Question, what defendable conclusion have you
drawn about your topic?):
I. Introduction (generally half a page; should do what it says and “introduce
your argument for your reader)
A. Hook- Interesting thought or statement to grab readers
B. Brief background/context of topic
C. Walk through/Summary of main points in paper
D. Thesis Statement (Include thesis towards the end of your
introductory paragraph.)
Transitional thought to first supporting point:
II. 1
st
Supporting Point to Your Thesis
A. Background/Context of Topic (to orient your reader to your
topic and provide a good foundation for your coming argument)