1. Sample Outline for an Argumentative Article Summary

I. Introduction

A. General topic of article

B. Authors research question or approach to the topic

II. Authors thesis

III. Main points

A. Explain some key points and how they support the thesis

B. Provide a key example or two that the author uses as evidence to support these points

IV. Conclusion

A. Review how the main points work together to support the thesis?

B. How does the author explain the significance or implications of his/her article?

2. Sample Outline for an Empirical Article Summary

I. Introduction

A. General topic of study

B. Authors research question

C. Variables and hypotheses

II. Methods

A. Participants

B. Experiment design

C. Materials used

III. Findings and discussion (could be 2 paragraphs)

A. Key results

B. Did the results support the hypotheses?

IV. Conclusion

A. Implications or applications of the study

B. Major limitations of the study