Step 4: Formulate a thesis statement and an outline for your paper. For information on creating a thesis statement, see Effective Writing Center pages with links to writing an essay.Create a paper out

Step 4: Formulate a thesis statement and an outline for your paper. For information on creating a thesis statement, see Effective Writing Center pages with links to writing an essay.

Create a paper outline using the following format:

Research Paper Title 

I. Introduction: Grab attention, relate importance to health and aging, and present a focused thesis statement. For more information, see: Prewriting and Outline

II. Body: Main points and articles your will use to support your point. 

1. A.    Main point 1 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)
2. B.    Main point 2 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)
3. C.    Main point 3 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)
4. D.    Etc. 

III. Conclusion: Wrap up your paper with a brief summary of your main points. For more information, see:

Writing the conclusion

Submit your thesis statement and outline to the Assignments Folder by the end of Week 4.  

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