The document provides instructions for Assignment 2 which asks students to write a 3-4 page formal outline for their research project. It explains that the purpose of the outline is to organize research into topics, sub-topics, and details to divide large amounts of data into smaller, more orderly sections. The outline will help students structure their thoughts and follow a logical progression. It should identify the main points and sections of the research project as well as the sub-topics and details within each section.

1. · Assignment 2: Formal Outline
Due Week 4 and worth 150 points
The purpose of the Formal Outline is for students to organize
their research and show the topical areas that they will cover
throughout the Research Project. By breaking down the
literature into various sections, topics, sub-topics, and details,
students can divide large amounts of data into smaller, more
orderly sections. The Formal Outline helps students organize
their thoughts, stay on topic, and follow a logical order. It also
provides students with the opportunity to show a progression of
thought and direction, and can highlight specific areas of the
Research Project that may need more or less attention.
The following article is helpful in structuring the paper:
http://explorable.com/research-paper-outline-examples
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1. Provide an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
2. Identify the main points and sections of the Research Project.
3. Identify the sub-topics and details consistent with the main
points and sections.
4. Present information in an organized and logical manner.
5. Use at least three (3) new scholarly sources in this
assignment. Note: Wikipedia, Ask.com, Answers.com,
Freedictionary.com, and other open source Websites do not
qualify as scholarly.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the

2. student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.