*Remember this is a sample, just to give you some ideas, obviously yours will have more detail.

I havent done any actual research, so it is greatly lacking in true detail. Crystal DeLong Capstone, DeLong Week 14: Outlining January 9, 2012

Reasons for Teenage Smoking I. Introduction (1 pages) A. Hook 1. Shocking Statistics B. Thesis 1. What is the main reason that teenagers smoke? 2. Teenagers today are under more stress than previous generations, this increased stress and pressure is the main reason that teens smoke. C. So What/Who Cares? 1. Statement of Purpose 2. Who should care? It is important for parents to realize that most teenagers smoke to relieve stress. Schools should consider how the increased stress impacts students choices of whether or not to smoke. 3. So What? II. Body A. Stress of 21st Century Teens (Argument #1 2 pages) 1. Evidence Survey done in USA, UK in 2000 2. More Evidence 3. More Supporting Evidence B. Reasons why teens smoke

DeLong, 2 1. Reason 1 2. Reason 2 3. Reason 3 C. Link of stress to smoking 1. Evidence 2. More evidence 3. More supporting evidence D. Why teens find smoking relaxing 1. Evidence 2. More evidence 3. More supporting evidence E. Counter-arguments 1. Other research says. III. Conclusion A. Summary 1. 2. a. b. B. Analysis of findings C. Future research D. Wrap-up