Paper+layout+suggestions


 * Minimal layout suggestions for Politics of Modern Capitalism paper**

Introduction
 * Often begins with a ‘hook’ sentence or question to get reader interested—this is likely to state the //big picture question// (eg: ‘why are some economies more unequal than others’)
 * Defines the //research question.// The research question is much more specific, and therefore ‘doable’ than the big picture question (eg: ‘why is the US so unequal compared to Germany?’)
 * Briefly states alternative answers (2 or 3 broad alternatives which are derived from the literature, which will be reviewed in the next major section)
 * States your thesis for the paper—ie: your choice of alternative answers or your take on how the alternatives should be combined in some way…
 * States how you will demonstrate and/or defend your thesis
 * Gives a brief roadmap to the paper

Literature review · May state why the question is important, if this is not self-evident or covered in the Intro · Will explain how the question has been answered in the past and so demonstrate the where you’ve found the alternative answers you are evaluating in this paper

Point 1 · A summary of your point and a sentence showing how this relates to the thesis overall and why you’re putting it first of the various points you’re making · Evidence supporting your point · Possible objections to your point · Evidence or reasoning rebutting these objections/reinforcing your point

Point 2 · A sentence showing how this relates to the thesis and follows on from Point 1 · Evidence supporting your point · Possible objections to your point ·