Research Project Outline

Sample Research Paper Outline

Cover Page – Title: The Ohio State Penitentiary Fire of 1930

Abstract- Provide a brief overview of what will be covered within the paper featuring any acronyms that needs to be divulged on. Be sure to include a brief description of what is about to be read

Introduction- Welcome the reader to the breakdown of the general format that is about to be read.

Body 1- Give the background information for the Ohio State Penitentiary being sure to elaborate on what deemed the facility as “fire-proof”

Body 2- Tell all the events that lead to the flaming death of multiple inmates being sure to elaborate on what started the fire, what the correctional officers did, and the outcome of those decisions.

Body 3- Elaborate on the outcome of what fire and safety codes developed or that were created in result of this event.

Body 4 – Discuss the event as a whole being sure to talk about the philosophical worth of an inmate compared to the safety of the correctional officers

Conclusion- Bring back the paper in full circle, hitting on key points previously discussed

Reference Page

Include a minimum of three sources