Still in an Introduction and conclusion paragraph. Research Paper Structure Your paper should follow a general outline similar to the following: I.               Introduction Paragraph General statements narrowing to more specific statements Introduce the topic of your paper Thesis of your paper   II.              Main point #1 a.     State your first main point b.     Specific examples from research c.     Discussion   III.            Main point #2 a.     State your second main point b.     Specific examples from research c.     Discussion     IV.            Main point #3 a.     State your third main point b.     Specific examples from research c.     Discussion   V.              Conclusion paragraph a.     Restate your thesis b.     Summarize your main evidence and main points c.     Final conclusion statement of your paper