Hello, I'm in need of some help with my Research Paper on (Health) Benefits of Cats. I'm having trouble filling in my outline, as well as starting the paper. I already have my sources.
DSL 301 Paper Outline
INSTRUCTIONS
The outline frames and organizes your thinking to prepare for your final written paper. It is not a manuscript; it is not a draft of your paper. It provides clear, concise ideas and a visual framework for your thoughts. This includes your introduction, conclusion, 3+ main points, support for the main points, transitions, internal citations, and source list.
You may have more numbers/letters than the ones listed, but you may not have less. If you have a 1, you must have a 2 and an A must have a B. You may add another level to any main point (see main point 1 for an example; adjust as appropriate).
Outlines do not have to be in complete sentences or not complete thoughts. However, the statements on this outline require additional verbiage to be a comprehensive paper. Keep in mind, that the more developed your outline is, the more likely you are to receive constructive feedback. Remember, if you are vague, I cannot provide you with much feedback for your paper.
Begin this process by developing your thesis statement and the main points that will support that statement. Then, support those points and develop your introduction and conclusion. Don’t forget to add in transitions, these are often overlooked by students and their exclusion leads to choppy writing. At the end of your outline, there is an additional source list. Here you may revise/submit new sources after receiving feedback. I also ask that you provide your parenthetical citations, just as you will when referring to your sources in the text of your paper.
You may delete out the above text and fill in the outline below. This is a rough template, you may move aspects of this outline to fit your needs. Be sure to consult the paper description, rubric, and checklist when organizing your thoughts.
TEMPLATE
Name: Susan
Title: Benefits of Cats
Introduction
Introduction of scientific subject:
Relationship of scientific subject to your life:
Thesis or goal of paper:
Transition into body
Body
Reduce Stress and Anxiety:
Introduction of scientific study
Stress reduction benefits from petting cats
“Many universities have instituted “Pet Your Stress Away” programs, where students can come in and interact with cats and/or dogs to help alleviate some of the strain.” (Weybright, 2019)
Observations that led to the study
Conclusions of study
Relationship to your thesis/goal
Transition into main point 2
Better/healthier for your heart:
Introduction of scientific study
Observations that led to the study
Conclusions of study
Relationship to your thesis/goal
Transition into main point 3
Help with Healing:
Introduction of scientific study
Observations that led to the study
Conclusions of study
Relationship to your thesis/goal
Transition into main point 4
Cat Owners Are Intelligent:
Introduction of scientific study
Observations that led to the study
Conclusions of study
Relationship to your thesis/goal
Transition into main point 5
Increase sociability:
Introduction of scientific study
Observations that led to the study
Conclusions of study
Relationship to your thesis/goal
Transition into main point 6
Beneficial for Children:
Teach Responsibility
Patience
Reduced risk of developing allergies or asthma
Relationship to your thesis/goal
Transition into main point 7
Contribute to research
Introduction of scientific study
Observations that led to the study
Conclusions of study
Relationship to your thesis/goal
Transition into main point 8
Health Problems Cats Can Have:
Introduction of scientific study
Observations that led to the study
Conclusions of study
Relationship to your thesis/goal
Transition into conclusion
Conclusion
Sum up the research findings of your various studies
What new questions arise?
Summarize how these studies relate to your life/topic
Close the paper
References (type or copy and paste your revised sources as per an APA-style reference page)
Parenthetical citations (convert the same references into parenthetical style citations)
References
American Humane. (2018, June 26). Benefits of Cats for Children. https://americanhumane.org/blog/benefits-of-cats-for-children/
Booth, J. (2019, December 16). 9 studies that prove cats make the best pets. Insider. https://www.insider.com/studies-about-why-cats-make-good-pets-2019-12
Cell Press. (2019, September 23). Cats are securely bonded to their people, too. ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190923111229.htm
Cohut, M. (2018, August 8). Cat lovers, this is how a feline friend can boost your health. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322716
Douglas, C. (2016, October 4). What have cats ever done for us? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/what-have-cats-ever-done-for-us-66420
Geddes, J. K. (2015, September 7). Getting a Domestic Cat: 15 Benefits for Your Kids. Care.Com. https://www.care.com/c/stories/6134/getting-a-domestic-cat-15-benefits-for-your/
Goodnet. (2018, August 8). 7 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits Of Being a Cat Owner. https://www.goodnet.org/articles/7-scientifically-proven-health-benefits-being-cat-owner
Grimm, D. (2016, August 11). Can clinical trials on dogs and cats help people? Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/08/can-clinical-trials-dogs-and-cats-help-people
Grimm, D. (2019, May 9). Cats rival dogs on many tests of social smarts. But is anyone brave enough to study them? Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/05/cats-rival-dogs-many-tests-social-smarts-anyone-brave-enough-study-them
Health Fitness Revolution. (2019, May 7). Top 10 Health Benefits of Owning A Cat. https://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-owning-cat/
Heiser, C. (2018, April 11). Forget what you’ve heard. Being a cat lady Is healthy. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/forget-what-you-ve-heard-being-cat-lady-healthy-ncna789676
Neal, B. (2018, April 15). 12 Health Problems Cats Can Have That You Never Realized. Bustle. https://www.bustle.com/p/12-health-problems-cats-can-have-that-you-never-realized-8794341
Newman, K. M. (2019, October 22). The Science-Backed Benefits of Being a Cat Lover. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-being-cat-lover
Purina. (n.d.). Benefits of Cat Ownership. https://www.purina.com.au/en/cats/care/benefits
Raji, L. M. (2014, October 29). 6 Ways Cats Make Your Life Better. Care.Com. https://www.care.com/c/stories/6127/6-ways-cats-make-your-life-better/
Rodham, K. (2017, September 4). Just like humans, more cats and dogs are living with chronic health conditions. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/just-like-humans-more-cats-and-dogs-are-living-with-chronic-health-conditions-83249
Strickland, A. (2019, September 23). Cats really do bond with people, study says, even if they don’t always show it. CNN. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/23/health/cats-bond-people-wellness-scn/index.html
Thompson, A., & Benjamin, K. (2017, May 31). 10 Scientific Benefits of Being a Cat Owner. Mental Floss. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/51154/10-scientific-benefits-being-cat-owner
Watts, S. (2018, January 22). Cats and Dogs Could Help Human Disease Breakthrough. Daily Beast. https://www.thedailybeast.com/cats-and-dogs-might-help-figure-out-human-diseases
Weybright, S. (2019, July 15). Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs, cats. WSU Insider. https://news.wsu.edu/2019/07/15/study-demonstrates-stress-reduction-benefits-petting-dogs-cats/
