Research Paper Outline

Research paper outline

I.  Abstract

                I.  Summarize research and research question

II. Literature Review

                I. Intro-intro of broad research topic (gun control)

                                A. introduce the gun debate within our culture

                II. Anti Gun-guns kill people

A. talk about why guns are responsible for the deaths and there should be more gun control

                III. Pro gun- guns don’t kill people, people kill people

                                A. explain pro gun view that guns themselves aren’t the problem

                IV. Anti gun- more gun laws, means less gun in hands of criminals

                                A. explain Anti gun view of stricter gun laws will prevent criminals from obtaining guns

                VI. Pro gun- stricter laws won’t prevent criminals from getting gun

                                A. criminal don’t obtain guns legally

                VII. Anti gun-guns are dangerous and fatal accidents happen

                                A. discuss antigun people want to take away guns because accidents happen

                VIII. Pro gun- guns safety education should be stressed rather than removal of firearms

                                A. discuss of they think safety is the better option

                IX. Concealed carry

                                A. explain what it is

                                B. And how laws work pertaining to it: PFZ, training required, background check,  issuance

                X. Conclusion-

                                A. conclude previous paragraphs

                                B. transition into research topic using thesis

III. Research

            I. intro-

A. Thesis -The right to carry a concealed weapon is an issue that is at the forefront of the American gun debate.  It is our natural right to be able to possess firearms and to defend ourselves from harm and tyranny, and the government should not infringe on that right by limiting our right to carry a concealed weapon.  In the following paragraphs I intend to: defend the Second Amendment, tell how CPL laws are a deterrent to criminal, explain how strict laws enable criminals, and prove that CPL holders are educated and trained.

II. Second Amendment goes along with and reinforces the right to carry a concealed weapon, we have a right to defend ourselves that shouldn’t be infringed upon
III. CPL laws are a deterrent to criminals

IV. Unreasonable restrictions on firearms do not prevent crime. They hinder law abiding citizens,    and do nothing to those who choose to operate outside of the law.

V. CPL holders are thoroughly educated and trained in safe and proper firearms usage.  Background checks are also performed on CPL holders.

                Conclusion- concealed carry benefits highly outweigh costs

IV. Annotated Bibliography

                I. Cite sources and briefly describe information of source and why it helped my research.