WST3641Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies!

The success of your project majorly depends on how you do your outline from the beginning.

Having a project outline is crucial when writing any type of a project. A project outline not only assists you in brainstorming but also makes it easier for you to write your thoughts in a manner that flows.

Objective

When writing a project outline it is important to:

Understand the objective, value as well as the scope of the project.

Conduct a thorough research to understand more on why you are writing the project.

With the above steps done coming up with an outline becomes easier.

After these steps ensure that you list segments to include as headings in your project.

• These sections in a project outline makes it easier for the reader to comprehend the information you are laying across.
• Outline Assignment

1-Choose the research format: 

A- Special Topic Research Paper. 

B- Online Learning Resource Creation Project (webpage, infographics, PowerPoint presentation, videos/animated presentations, and any other digitally-oriented learning resource.)

2- Provide an outline to structure the Research Project: 

A research statement. (One to two sentences )

Two to three main themes inside the research paper body. (One to two sentences for each theme)

Synthesis & Conclusion (One to two sentences)

*You can Review the following sites:

LGBTQIA+ Studies: A Resource GuideLinks to an external site.

• GALE Archives of Sexuality and Gender 1-4:Links to an external site.
• Parts 1 & 2: LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940Links to an external site.
• Part 3: Sex and Sexuality, Sixteenth to Twentieth CenturyLinks to an external site.

Part 4: International Perspectives on LGBTQ Activism and Culture Links to an external site.

You can have any type of format that you feel comfortable to share ( Bullet Points, Short sentences, etc..)
Below, is a sample of what an outline can look like:

• I. Introduction
  State your topic of interest for the introduction and why does it Matter:
  Thesis Statement (Usually the last sentence(s) in the introduction):
  _________________________________________________________________________________

II. Body (A paper may have a few or many main points; decide how many your paper will need)
Main Argument/Point: ___________________________________________________________________
Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
Main Point/Argument: ___________________________________________________________________
Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________

III. Conclusion
Reworded Thesis (Usually found near the beginning of the conclusion):
_________________________________________________________________________________
Other Ideas to Conclude:
________________________________