文档介绍：Topic 5 Topic 5 How to Write an How to Write an Outline for Research Outline for Research Paper Paper When you build a house you should have a ground plan first and an outline is your ground plan for “ building ” your research paper. 论文提纲的编写是论文写作过程中基本的十分重要的一步,是在论文写作之前对全文的整体构思, 它帮助我们大致确定论文的基本结构和各部分之间的逻辑关系。因此,它是一种尝试性的构建论文框架的过程。 I. The definition and function of an outline II. The procedure of preparing an outline III. The general contents of an outline IV. The principles for writing an outline What is an outline ? What is an outline ? An outline is a basic writing plan which consists of a series of phrases or sentences and shows the main points that the paper will cover and the order in which these points will be mentioned. What is the function What is the function of an outline ? of an outline ? An outline gives the writer a specific guidance as to what kind of supporting details you should look for in your further research and where you can fit them into the context of your paper. The readers, on the other hand, benefit from the outline as plete and detailed table of contents. II. The procedure of preparing II. The procedure of preparing an outline an outline A. Having a satisfactory thesis statement ; B. Reviewing all your note cards and bringing related materials together under some general headings ; C. Arranging these headings according to the development of your thought; D. Forming a logical preliminary outline ; E. Discussing your preliminary outline with your advisor. What is a thesis statement? What is a thesis statement? ( (主题陈述) 主题陈述) ? A thesis statement is usually a single sentence that will give you a central focus anization of your paper. ? A thesis statement is usually put in front of your outline in a declarative form that summarizes the central idea of the paper you will write. Samples of thesis statement Samples of thesis statement Sample 1 To