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1、Topic 5 How to Write an Outline for Research 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.,論文提綱的編寫是論文寫作過程中基本的十分重要的一步,是在論文寫作之前對全文的整體構(gòu)思, 它幫助我們大致確定論文的基本結(jié)構(gòu)和各部分之間的邏輯關(guān)系。因此,它是一種嘗試性的構(gòu)建論文框架的過程。,The definition and functi

2、on of an outline The procedure of preparing an outline The general contents of an outline The principles for writing 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

3、 in which these points will be mentioned.,What is the function 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,

4、 benefit from the outline as a complete and detailed table of contents.,II. The procedure of preparing an outline,Having a satisfactory thesis statement; Reviewing all your note cards and bringing related materials together under some general headings; Arranging these headings according to the devel

5、opment of your thought; Forming a logical preliminary outline; Discussing your preliminary outline with your advisor.,What is a thesis statement?(主題陳述),A thesis statement is usually a single sentence that will give you a central focus for organization of your paper.,A thesis statement is usually put

6、 in front of your outline in a declarative form that summarizes the central idea of the paper you will write.,Samples of thesis statement,Sample 1 Topic: Pair work Design and Learners Interest Thesis statement: Learners interest in pair work is increased by well designed pair work exercises.,Sample

7、2,Topic : Naturalism in Dreisers Sister Carrie Thesis statement : Influenced by naturalism, Sister Carrie typically reflects Dreisers view of nature and man in the social environment of his time.,III. The general contents of an outline,Two major formats of outline; Two major types of outline,What ar

8、e the two major formats of outline ?,The standard outline system The decimal outline system,Sample of the standard system,I. The two reasons for A. The first reason 1. The women a. They would (1)The time (a)The technology (b)The public (2)The place b. They could 2. The men B. The second reason II. T

9、he reasons against,Sample of the decimal system,1.The two reasons for 1.1 The first reason 1.1.1 The women 1.1.1.1They would 1.1.1.2They could 1.1.2 The men 1.2 The second reason 2.The reasons against,Whey preparing your outline format, you should pay attention to 2 points: Numbering; Indentation,Wh

10、at are the two major types of outline ?,Topic outline (主題式提綱) Sentence outline(句子式提綱),Topic Outline,In a topic outline, each heading and subheading is a word or a phrase, but often only short phrases throughout, which takes less time and space.,Sentence Outline,In a sentence outline, each heading an

11、d subheading is a complete sentence, which has greater clarity and precision.,Sample of a topic outlineRasputins Other Side,Thesis statement: After six decades of being judged a demonical libertine, Rasputin now deserves to be viewed from another point of view-as a man who was intensely religious, w

12、ho passionately desired peace ,and who deeply devoted to his family and friends.,I. The ambiguity of the real Rasputin A. His birth B. Popular historical view 1. His supporters 2. His detractors II. Rasputins religious feelings A. His rich nature B. His simple peasant faith III. Rasputins desire for

13、 peace in Russia A. B. ,Sample of a sentence outline,Thesis statement: (同上) I. The real Rasputin is difficult to discover. A. The birth of Rasputin coincided with a “shooting star”. B. The popular historical view of Rasputin portrays him as primarily evil. 1. Supporters called him a spiritual leader

14、. 2. Detractors called him a satyr. II. Rasputin had intense religious feelings. A. He had a rich nature. B. He had a simple peasant faith in God. III. Rasputins passionate desire for peace in Russia revealed itself in several ways. A. B. ,IV. The principles for writing an outline A. There must be a

15、t least three layers of development in your outline: the thesis statement, the headings and the subheadings and always begin your outline with a thesis statement;,B. All the headings at the same level should be in parallel form (i.e. in the same grammatical structure); C. No heading or subheading ca

16、n stay alone; D. Never get a topic outline mixed with a sentence outline.,Exercise of Outline Writing Direction: Below is a part of an outline from a students paper. Read the following headings carefully and try to find whats wrong with them and then correct the mistakes.,. How to review with a clas

17、smate A. Deciding what is most important B. Finding relationship of most important points C. Questioning each other and verify answers D. Class notes . What do you consult the teacher in an interview A. B.,Questions to be discussed :,What is an outline and why do we have to prepare an outline for a

18、research paper? Why is a thesis statement important for outline writing ? What are the two basic types of outline ? What are the principles for writing an outline ?,A Sample of Outline,Title: French Revolution in A Tale of Two Cities Thesis Statement: An analysis of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities against the background of the French Revolution helps deepen the readers understanding of the novel.,Outline: I. A general introduction to the author Charles Dickens A. His family B. His education C. His way to success D. His works II. A glimpse of A Tale of Two Cities A. gist of novel B. Liter

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