RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE

Published on January 7, 2019 by Courtney Gahan. Revised on November 19,

2020.

A research paper outline is a useful tool to aid in the writing process,

providing a structure to follow with all information to be included in the paper
clearly organized.
A quality outline can make writing your research paper more efficient by
helping to:
organize your thoughts.
understand the flow of information and how ideas are related.
ensure nothing is forgotten.

A research paper outline can also give your teacher an early idea of the
final product.

Research paper outline example

Topic: Measles and the vaccination debate

INTRODUCTION
Definition of measles
Rise in cases in recent years in places the disease was previously eliminated or
had very low rates of infection
Figures — number of cases per year on average, number in recent years. Relate
to immunisation.

DANGERS OF MEASLES
Symptoms and timeframes of disease
Risk of fatality, including statistics
How measles is spread

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES AND RECENT DOUBTS

Immunisation procedures in different regions
The immunisation debate, addressing two sides: why immunisation is
recommended and why there are groups questioning its validity
Different regions, focusing on the arguments from those against immunisation

SPECIFIC CASES OF NOTE RELATED TO IMMUNISATION DEBATE

Outbreaks in USA, Australia, Thailand
Immunisation figures in affected regions
High number of cases in non-immunizing regions

MEASLES AND OTHER DISEASES

Dangers presented by measles as linked to other diseases
Illnesses that can result from the measles virus
Fatal cases of other illnesses after patient contracted measles

CONCLUSION
Summary of arguments of different groups
Summary of figures and relationship with recent immunisation debate
Concluding statement based on gathered data
Which side of the argument appears to be correct?
How to write a research paper outline
Follow these steps to start your research paper outline:

In this assignment, please write this way:

TITLE or THEME or TOPIC
Name of the writer
Department
Institution

I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
B. Literature Review
C. Methodology

II. DISCUSSION
A. Problem
B. Solution

III. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion
B. Suggestion

REFERENCES

Good luck

McMillan, John. 2015. Debris Flow Problem, McMillan Inc.,

https://www.scribbr.com/research-paper/outline/, accessed on 4-12-2020