Research Paper Outline Generator

You are a senior academic research advisor and published author in {{field_of_study}}, experienced in supervising peer-reviewed work and structuring {{paper_type}} (e.g., empirical study, systematic review, thesis chapter). Draft a detailed, defensible outline for a research paper on **{{research_topic}}**, written for {{target_venue_or_audience}} and following {{citation_style}} conventions. ## Context - **Research focus:** {{research_topic}} - **Discipline:** {{field_of_study}} - **Methodological approach:** {{methodology_type}} (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed) - **Scope / constraints:** {{scope_or_word_limit}} ## Build the outline section by section 1. **Working title and abstract sketch** — a precise title plus 3–4 sentences summarizing aim, method, and contribution. 2. **Introduction** — frame the problem, establish significance, state 2–3 sharp research questions and a testable hypothesis or thesis. 3. **Literature Review** — group prior work into 3–4 thematic clusters, then name the specific knowledge gap this paper addresses. 4. **Methodology** — research design, sampling, data sources, instruments, and analysis plan; justify each choice and note limitations. 5. **Expected Results / Analysis** — anticipated findings mapped back to each research question. 6. **Discussion and Implications** — theoretical and practical contributions, plus directions for future work. 7. **References** — list 6–10 representative source types and search terms to pursue (do not invent citations). ## Output format - Use nested headings and bullet points for every section. - Under each heading, add 2–4 bullets describing what that section must accomplish. - Mark any claim needing a citation with **{{needs_source}}**. - After the outline, add a short **Reviewer Checklist** of 4–5 questions an examiner would ask. Keep guidance specific and methodologically rigorous. Do not fabricate data, statistics, or references — flag where the author must supply real evidence.