Thesis Paper Outline Format

I.

Introduction: In this section, give the reader an idea of why your paper will be
important and/or interesting, what you will be arguing, and make the organization of
the paper clear to the reader.
a. Explanation of purpose and background information (optional): Explain why this
topic needs to be written about (may require some background on the topic)
b. Thesis statement: A basic statement of your position; your answer to your
research question
c. Expanded thesis statement: A brief listing of the major points that you will make
in your paper, in the order in which you will make them

II.

Arguments: Each of your main arguments can either argue a point that supports
your position, or argue against something you believe is wrong. This is a lengthy
paper, so ideally you will have more than three arguments to make. You should make
as many as you can. Organize your arguments to flow from one to the next or,
ideally, to put your strongest arguments first and last.
a. Argument 1
i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #)
ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #)
iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #)
b. Argument 2
i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #)
ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #)
iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #)
c. Argument 3
i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #)
ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #)
iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #)

III.

Conclusion: This section of your paper should summarize and look to the future.
a. Acknowledge the opposing side of the argument
b. Re-emphasize your own argument by summarizing the main points that you made
c. Draw final conclusions about the strength of your position

Fictional Outline for a Thesis with Parenthetical Citation in MLA Format

I.

Introduction
a. Background
i. The number of flavors of ice cream produced by major companies has
quadrupled over the past decade (Consumer Choice 25).
ii. People debate which flavor is the best.
b. Thesis: High-quality vanilla ice cream remains the best ice cream flavor on the
market.
c. Expanded thesis: People will continue to enjoy vanilla ice cream more than any
other flavor for its simplicity, versatility, and its cultural significance.

II.

Argument
a. Vanilla ice cream is the best because it is simple, yet never boring.
i. Vanilla ice cream can be made with only four ingredients (Breyers 6).
ii. In her new book Rachel Ray argues, The flavor of vanilla is a simple, yet
classic one that goes well with any meal!!! (43).
iii. Despite the simplicity of vanilla ice cream, it comes in many different
varieties, such as French Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, and other delicious
variations (Edys Ice Cream par. 6).
b. Vanilla ice cream is better than any other flavor because it is versatile.
i. Vanilla can be eaten plain, but also goes well with many different
toppings.
ii. Vanilla is the most popular base flavor for Blizzards at Dairy Queen
(McBurty 56).
iii. Vanilla is easily made into a milkshake as well as eaten plain, which is not
the case with a flavor like cookie dough (dangerous when sucked through
a straw!) (McKay 73).
c. Vanilla ice cream has significance in American culture.
i. Chef Julia Child has written, Vanilla ice cream is one food that bridges
generations. I share it with my children and grandchildren each summer
(16).
ii. Classic American movies like Back to the Future and Anne of Green
Gables have prominently featured vanilla ice cream (Ice Cream in the
Movies par. 8).
iii. American presidents have served vanilla ice cream at the White House for
over 200 years (Clinton 8).
iv. Research has found that more Americans prefer vanilla ice cream than any
other flavor (Gallup Poll par. 3).

III.

Conclusion
a. Although chocolate is a close second, vanilla reigns supreme.
b. Nothing can beat vanilla ice creams simplicity, versatility, and cultural
significance.
c. In the future, others will attempt to beat it.
d. Try as they might, no manufacturer can come up with a way to top classic vanilla.

IV.

Transcript of Baby Thesis

V.

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION OF DATA

INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY SUMMARY Background of the study
Research
Methodology An Analysis of the Significance of
Different Levels of Communication
with regards to the Effective Learning
of Fourth year High School Students
of Holy Trinity University Four levels of communication Importance
of the study Questions sought
to be answered Scope and limitation Intrapersonal Communication
It may help educators in identifying which level of communication is
most suitable in teaching. It may be helpful to identify which level of
communication had found to play significant role to the effective
learning. Interpersonal Communication Mass
Communication Group
Communication 1. What is the demographic profile of the
respondents in terms of:
a. Age; and
b. Gender
2. What rating among Four Levels of Communication obtains the
highest percentage of the respondents?

3. Which among Four Levels of Communication which the

respondent rated Excellent in terms of its significance with regard to
effective learning got the highest percentage?
a.For male respondents;
b.For female respondents;
c.For the total respondents
Which among sample activities under:
4.
5.
6.
7.

Intrapersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Group Communication
Mass Communication

that the respondent rated Excellent in terms of its importance with

regard to effective learning got the highest and the lowest
percentage?
a. For male respondents;
b. For female respondents;
c. For the total respondents The study focuses on the evaluation of
Four level of communication that affects effective learning of fourth
year high school students of Holy Trinity University.
The respondents are composed of 50 fourth year high school
students of Holy Trinity University, ages 14-16. Wherein 22 or 44 %
of the population are male students and the other 28 or 56 % of the
population are female students
This study used the descriptive correlation method.
The method was conducted through the use of survey which
describes the existence, the link study which describes the
developmental studies which seek to determine changes over time.
Data Gathering Statistical Treatment Brainstorming Questionnaire
Preparation Conducting Survey Questions were established related
to each level of communication and a table for each level where
they can choose the situation that is commonly used and applicable
in their way of studying was presented which composes the survey
questionnaires. The respondents were randomly selected and
allowed to rate each levels of communication from 1 to 4 which they
consider the most significant in their everyday learning. The
information obtained were objectively evaluated and presented
fairly in a tabular form. Table 1.1 Distribution of Respondents by age
Table 1.2 Distribution of respondents by sex Table 2 Ratings for each
Four Levels of Communication Table 3 The Four Level of
Communication rated Excellent by Male and Female Respondent
Table 4 Example activities under
Intrapersonal Communication rated
Excellent by Male and Female respondent Table 5 Example activities
under Interpersonal Communication rated Excellent by Male and
Female respondent Table 6 Example activities under Group
Communication rated Excellent by Male and Female respondent
Majority of the respondents is composed of female respondents.

Of all Levels of Communication the highest rating is Above

Satisfactory.
Group Communication obtained the highest for male respondents.
Mass Communication obtained the lowest percentage for male,
female and for total respondents
Under Intrapersonal communication; Creating a concrete example of
what you think and Taking to yourself (creating a story) obtained the
highest percentage for male respondents of the total population
while Writing your thoughts and observation obtained the highest
percentagefor female respondents. Table 7 Example activities under
Mass Communication rated Excellent by Male and Female
respondents Interpersonal Communication, One-on-one Discussion
and asking questions to someone concerning the topics obtained
the highest percentageunder male respondents.
Comparing answers to assignments and Discussing significant
differences represented the lowest percentage for male and female
respondents,
of the total population.
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