Build detailed research paper outlines with section structures and writing schedules
Build a detailed research paper outline for [TOPIC].
Paper Context:
- Topic: [RESEARCH TOPIC]
- Field: [ACADEMIC FIELD]
- Paper type: [RESEARCH/REVIEW/ARGUMENTATIVE/ANALYTICAL]
- Length: [WORD COUNT OR PAGE COUNT]
- Thesis/Research question: [MAIN ARGUMENT OR QUESTION]
- Sources: [NUMBER AND TYPE REQUIRED]
- Citation style: [APA/MLA/CHICAGO/OTHER]
Create a comprehensive outline:
**1. Working Title**
[Descriptive, engaging title that captures the paper's focus]
**2. Abstract Structure**
- Background: [1-2 sentences]
- Purpose: [1 sentence]
- Methods: [1-2 sentences]
- Results/Arguments: [1-2 sentences]
- Conclusions: [1-2 sentences]
**3. Introduction**
I. Hook/Opening
A. [Opening strategy - statistic, question, anecdote, etc.]
II. Background Context
A. [Broad context]
B. [Narrowing focus]
C. [Why this matters]
III. Research Gap/Problem
A. [What's missing in current understanding]
B. [Why this gap matters]
IV. Thesis Statement/Research Question
A. [Clear, arguable thesis or research question]
V. Roadmap
A. [Preview of paper structure]
**4. Literature Review (if applicable)**
I. [Theme/Category 1]
A. [Source 1 and contribution]
B. [Source 2 and contribution]
C. [How these inform your work]
II. [Theme/Category 2]
A. [Sources and analysis]
B. [Connection to your research]
III. Synthesis
A. [How literature supports your approach]
B. [Gaps your paper addresses]
**5. Methodology (if applicable)**
I. Research Design
A. [Approach and rationale]
II. Data Collection
A. [Methods used]
B. [Sources]
III. Analysis Method
A. [How data will be analyzed]
IV. Limitations
A. [Acknowledged limitations]
**6. Body Sections**
*Section 1: [Topic]*
I. Topic Sentence/Main Point
A. [Supporting point 1]
1. Evidence
2. Analysis
B. [Supporting point 2]
1. Evidence
2. Analysis
C. Transition to next section
[Repeat for each body section]
**7. Discussion/Analysis**
I. Summary of Findings
A. [Key finding 1]
B. [Key finding 2]
II. Implications
A. [What this means for the field]
B. [Practical applications]
III. Limitations
A. [Acknowledged limitations]
IV. Future Research
A. [Suggested directions]
**8. Conclusion**
I. Restate Thesis
A. [Restated in light of evidence presented]
II. Summary of Main Points
A. [Brief recap]
III. Broader Significance
A. [Why this matters beyond the paper]
IV. Closing Thought
A. [Memorable final statement]
**9. Sources to Find**
| Topic | Source Type | Purpose | Found |
|-------|-------------|---------|-------|
| | | | [ ] |
**10. Writing Schedule**
| Section | Word Count | Due Date | Status |
|---------|------------|----------|--------|
| | | | [ ] |Build a detailed research paper outline for [TOPIC].
Paper Context:
- Topic: [RESEARCH TOPIC]
- Field: [ACADEMIC FIELD]
- Paper type: [RESEARCH/REVIEW/ARGUMENTATIVE/ANALYTICAL]
- Length: [WORD COUNT OR PAGE COUNT]
- Thesis/Research question: [MAIN ARGUMENT OR QUESTION]
- Sources: [NUMBER AND TYPE REQUIRED]
- Citation style: [APA/MLA/CHICAGO/OTHER]
Create a comprehensive outline:
**1. Working Title**
[Descriptive, engaging title that captures the paper's focus]
**2. Abstract Structure**
- Background: [1-2 sentences]
- Purpose: [1 sentence]
- Methods: [1-2 sentences]
- Results/Arguments: [1-2 sentences]
- Conclusions: [1-2 sentences]
**3. Introduction**
I. Hook/Opening
A. [Opening strategy - statistic, question, anecdote, etc.]
II. Background Context
A. [Broad context]
B. [Narrowing focus]
C. [Why this matters]
III. Research Gap/Problem
A. [What's missing in current understanding]
B. [Why this gap matters]
IV. Thesis Statement/Research Question
A. [Clear, arguable thesis or research question]
V. Roadmap
A. [Preview of paper structure]
**4. Literature Review (if applicable)**
I. [Theme/Category 1]
A. [Source 1 and contribution]
B. [Source 2 and contribution]
C. [How these inform your work]
II. [Theme/Category 2]
A. [Sources and analysis]
B. [Connection to your research]
III. Synthesis
A. [How literature supports your approach]
B. [Gaps your paper addresses]
**5. Methodology (if applicable)**
I. Research Design
A. [Approach and rationale]
II. Data Collection
A. [Methods used]
B. [Sources]
III. Analysis Method
A. [How data will be analyzed]
IV. Limitations
A. [Acknowledged limitations]
**6. Body Sections**
*Section 1: [Topic]*
I. Topic Sentence/Main Point
A. [Supporting point 1]
1. Evidence
2. Analysis
B. [Supporting point 2]
1. Evidence
2. Analysis
C. Transition to next section
[Repeat for each body section]
**7. Discussion/Analysis**
I. Summary of Findings
A. [Key finding 1]
B. [Key finding 2]
II. Implications
A. [What this means for the field]
B. [Practical applications]
III. Limitations
A. [Acknowledged limitations]
IV. Future Research
A. [Suggested directions]
**8. Conclusion**
I. Restate Thesis
A. [Restated in light of evidence presented]
II. Summary of Main Points
A. [Brief recap]
III. Broader Significance
A. [Why this matters beyond the paper]
IV. Closing Thought
A. [Memorable final statement]
**9. Sources to Find**
| Topic | Source Type | Purpose | Found |
|-------|-------------|---------|-------|
| | | | [ ] |
**10. Writing Schedule**
| Section | Word Count | Due Date | Status |
|---------|------------|----------|--------|
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