write a term paper about gay marriage in the context of political science

Term Paper Outline

I. Describe a situation:

Briefly, in a paragraph or two introduce your topic.

II.

Pose a research question:

One that lends itself to debate

III.

Hypothesis: This is your thesis statement or, hypothetical question answer

IV.

Background: Go into more detail here on your topic and relevant considerations

V.

Pro-Con Debate: Over the thesis statement

VI.

Conclusion: Weighing the pros against the cons.