Research Paper Outline

Research Paper – Outline

        I.            Introduction

1.       Hook: Mention how many potential lives could be saved by advancing embryonic stem cell research. Include statistics or a quote to emphasize the positivity this research can bring to people and their family. Focus on pathos and also ethos.

2.       Thesis:  I support embryonic stem cell research because of its potential to save billions of lives.

3.       Implications: Is embryonic stem cell research safe? Do Americans spend their money on this research? Are there any success stories with embryo stem cell research? Is it even worth all of this time, money, and debate?

      II.            Background

1.       Explain exactly what embryo research is.

2.       Give a brief history of embryo stem cell research and also mention the controversy that is involved with it.

3.       Source: Roberston, John A. “Embryo Stem Cell Research: Ten Years of Controversy.” Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 38.2 (2010): 191-203. Print.

    III.            Body Paragraphs

1.       The Outcome of Embryo Stem Cell Research Will Save Lives

·   Include a success story that involves embryo stem cell research and mention all of the progress that has been made since the beginning of the research.

·   Sources:

1.        “The Promise of Stem Cells.” NIH Stem Cell Information Home Page. Web http://stemcells.nih.gov/

2.       Roberston, John A. “Embryo Stem Cell Research: Ten Years of Controversy.” Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 38.2 (2010): 191-203. Print.

2.       Financing Embryo Stem Cell Research Is Key

·   Without monetary support, embryo stem cell research cannot reach its full potiential.

·   The flow of money seems to change with each presidency; mention how democratic presidents have supported the research while republican presidents have not.

·   How much money is needed for this research? And where does all of the money go?

1.       Give specifics about how much money is given to scientists and how much is used to purchase equipment for research.

2.       How much tax dollars are Americans spending?

·   Conclude with the fact that all of money used is not going to waste. Embryo stem cell research is a positive aspect to science and funding will only help research prosper.

·   Sources:

1.       “Rethinking stem cell research, funds.” USA Today

2.       Blendon, Robert J., Minah Kang Kim, and John M. Benson. “The Public, Political Parties, And Stem Cell Research.” New England Journal of Medicine 365.20 (2011) 1853-1856

3.       Oppostion to Embryonic Stem Cell Research

·   People believe that this type of research is unethical because of the destruction of human embryos.

1.       Mention exactly what am embryo is and state weather there is life at this stage in a cell.

·   Too much money is spent on this research.

1.       Not enough money is spent on this research. The more funding, the more success.

·   Sources:

1.       Hurlbut, William B. “Ethics And Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Altered Nuclear Transfer As A Way Forward.” Biodrugs 21.2 (2007): 79-83

2.       McClain, Colleen. “Debating Restrictions On Embryonic Stem Cell Research.” Politics & The Life Sciences 28.2 (2009):48-68

3.       Roberston, John A. “Embryo Stem Cell Research: Ten Years of Controversy.” Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 38.2 (2010): 191-203. Print.

    IV.            Conclusion

1.       Restate thesis and summarize main arguments.

2.       Relate embryonic stem cell research to audience. Use pathos.

·   Example: With embryonic stem cell research, your close relative can be saved from there thought to be “terminal” disease.

·   Embryonic Stem Cell Research can eliminate terminal diseases.