1. Background Describe the condition o Identify key characteristics (stick to the point, dont wander) o Define key terms Identify the topic o Define key terms and concepts (stick to the point, dont wander) o Argue the relevance/impact Describe specific aim(s) 2. Body Outline Argument o Provide a roadmap of the paper Provide Evidence in Favour of the Argument o Define key terms and concepts (stick to the point, dont wander) o Provide illustrative examples o Synthesise supporting results and conclusions from contemporary research (avoid an article by article review) Identify weaknesses or counter-arguments o Critically appraise quality of evidence o Acknowledge gaps, controversies, and/or alternate explanations Summary & Conclusion o Restate aim o Identify central conclusion of your argument o Propose the significance of your conclusion
