Research Paper Outline

Generate a detailed academic research paper outline with thesis, sections, sources, and counterarguments.

A prompt to generate a structured outline for an academic research paper.

Prompt:

I'm writing a research paper on [your topic] for a [undergraduate/graduate] [subject] course. The paper should be [X] pages. Generate a detailed outline with: a working thesis, 4-5 main sections with 2-3 sub-points each, a list of 5 scholarly sources I should look for, and potential counterarguments I should address in my paper.

Tips:

Specify your discipline — a sociology paper has a different structure than a science paper
Ask for APA or MLA citation format guidance
Follow up: "What databases should I search to find peer-reviewed sources on this topic?"