I have to write an outline for a research paper with the cons of performance enhancing drugs in sports. I have a lot of research, but I do not know how to organize it all into a 5 category outline (I. - V.) with examples and explanations for each. Any help would be greatly appreciated on topics, subtopics, and examples/explanations.
The first thing you need to do is develop a thesis statement reflecting you opinion on this subject.
Then outline three major arguments that support your thesis.
Your introductory paragraph should briefly introduce your arguments and include your thesis statement. The next three parts develop each of your three arguments. Your final section is your conclusion in which you summarize your thesis and the arguments supporting it.
my thesis is "Clearly, performance-enhancing drugs in sports should be banned."
I need 4 parts.. i want health as one, unfair competition as another, and i do not know the last few. what subtopics can i put under health, and unfair competition
What have you learned about health and unfair competition from your research?
In order to get four points, you can break both health and unfair competition into two parts each. It seems to me that the health of the athletes and the unfair competition are sufficient to ban these drugs in sports.
i learned many different facts and statements about the health effects of the performance enhancing drugs (such as different long/short term effects) and with unfair competition i learned stuff about how it isn't fair for someone who trains very hard to lose to someone who doesnt train as hard and only uses drugs to boost their performances. i was thinking for my outline to have it set up like I. Introduction II-IV body paragraphs so 3 different topics (i am thinking of health effects and unfair competition as two of my 3 but i do not know how to expand more on them like with subtopics and V-Conclusion
Certainly! Creating an outline is a great way to organize your thoughts and research for a research paper. Here's a suggested structure for your outline on the cons of performance-enhancing drugs in sports:
I. Introduction
A. Hook/Opening statement
B. Background information on performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)
C. Thesis statement outlining the negative effects of PEDs in sports
II. Physical Health Risks
A. Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart attacks, stroke)
B. Adverse effects on liver and kidney functions
C. Hormonal imbalances leading to long-term health issues
III. Ethical and Moral Concerns
A. Unfair advantage over clean athletes
B. Violation of the spirit of fair play
C. Undermining the integrity and credibility of sports
IV. Psychological and Emotional Consequences
A. Dependency and addiction potential
B. Negative impact on athletes' mental well-being
C. Loss of self-esteem and self-worth if caught or exposed
V. Long-Term Implications
A. Damaging effects on the reputation of sports
B. Loss of public trust in athletes and sporting competitions
C. Deterioration of the overall sports industry
For each category, you can use your research to provide relevant examples and explanations to support your points. Make sure to properly cite your sources to add credibility to your research paper.
Remember, this is just a suggested outline. You can adjust or expand the topics and subtopics based on the specific research you have collected. It's important to maintain a logical flow and coherence throughout your paper.
Good luck with your research paper!