Sample Outline

Soc. 90

Spring 2009

Prof. Vitale

1)      Introduction

a.       Describe Problem your paper is addressing

b.      Provide background on your neighborhood

                                                               i.      Qualitative

                                                             ii.      Qualitative

2)      State Thesis

a.       Define terms

b.      Describe all variables and their relationships

3)      Literature Review

a.       What have others said about your hypothesis and/or variables?

4)      Data

a.       Methodology

b.      Results – as they relate to testing your hypothesis

5)      Analysis

a.       Has your data confirmed your hypothesis? Be specific.

Repeat #2-5 for each hypothesis

6)      Conclusion

a.       Restate analysis of each hypothesis

b.      Relate results to prior research from your literature review.