HLSC 520 Outline Instructions To begin the writing process of the research paper, you are to prepare an outline in APA alphanumeric format . The outline should include a title page, thesis statement or abstract, a conclusion of at least three sentences, and a reference page. Within your outline, show the major points and research to be discussed in your paper.  Include both supportive and opposing research. The reference page should include a minimum of five scholarly sources.  Outline Example: I. INTRODUCTION II. MAIN IDEA 1 A. Subtopic one 1. Research  B. Subtopic two 1. Research  2. Research  III. MAIN IDEA 2 A. Subtopic one B. Subtopic two C. Subtopic three 1. Research a. Additional details b. Additional details IV. CONCLUSION *Think of each main idea as a body paragraph in your paper. You may include as many points as needed under each main idea and subtopic. Adjust the sub-headings to fit your paper. The purpose of the outline is to keep your paper focused. It will help you logically think through the writing of your paper as well as organize your research.  An example of an APA alphanumeric outline can be found here . .

1. HLSC 520 Outline Instructions
To begin the writing process of the research paper, you are to
prepare an outline in APA
alphanumeric format
. The outline should include a title page, thesis statement or
abstract, a conclusion of at least three sentences, and a
reference page. Within your outline, show the major points and
research to be discussed in your paper. Include both supportive
and opposing research. The reference page should include a
minimum of five
scholarly
sources.
Outline Example:
I. INTRODUCTION
II. MAIN IDEA 1
A. Subtopic one
1. Research
B. Subtopic two
1. Research
2. Research
III. MAIN IDEA 2
A. Subtopic one

2. B. Subtopic two
C. Subtopic three
1. Research
a. Additional details
b. Additional details
IV. CONCLUSION
*Think of each main idea as a body paragraph in your paper.
You may include as many points as needed under each main
idea and subtopic. Adjust the sub-headings to fit your paper.
The purpose of the outline is to keep your paper focused. It will
help you logically think through the writing of your paper as
well as organize your research.
An example of an APA alphanumeric outline can be found
here
.