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Research Outline
Research Outline
Title Page
A. Title of the Research Paper
B. Author's Name
C. Institutional Affiliation
D. Course Information
E. Date
II. Abstract
A. Purpose of the Study
B. Research Questions/Objectives
C. Methodology
D. Key Findings
E. Conclusion
III. Introduction
A. Background Information
B. Statement of the Problem
C. Significance of the Study
D. Research Objectives/Hypothesis
E. Structure of the Paper
IV. Literature Review
A. Overview of Relevant Literature
B. Key Theories or Concepts
C. Discussion of Previous Studies
D. Gaps in the Existing Literature
E. Theoretical Framework
V. Methodology
A. Research Design
B. Participants or Sample
C. Data Collection Methods
D. Data Analysis Techniques
E. Limitations
VI. Results
A. Presentation of Findings
B. Data Analysis
C. Tables, Graphs, or Figures (if applicable)
D. Interpretation of Results
VII. Discussion
A. Summary of Findings
B. Comparison with Literature
C. Implications of the Results
D. Limitations and Future Research
E. Conclusion
VIII. Conclusion
A. Summary of the Study
B. Contribution to the Field
C. Recommendations
D. Concluding Remarks
IX. References
A. Citations in APA/MLA/Chicago style
B. Books, Articles, Journals, and Other Sources Cited