Getting Started What's your primary thesis & your research problem? Three major sections or thrusts of your research. One-sentence "teaser" about the final conclusion.
Definition Section Define key terms needed to understand your paper. Cite references.
EXPANDED Key Research Problem In-depth look at your problem; go into more detail. May not be necessary to cite references.
My research problem: The effect of catnip on the owners of cats who refuse to wear anything but calf-leather and cubic zirconium collars.
History of Research on this Topic Explain why yours is unique Brief chronology of other work done; brief history of ideas & research in this specific area.
"Evidence" Section Present your research, supporting statistics, examples, case studies, explain why the evidence you use is valid
Further Case Studies & Original Conclusions In-depth analysis
