Academic Research Outline
My American Dream is ____________________________, and in order to achieve this I plan on
becoming a ____(occupation)____.
I. Introduction
(Thesis)
II. American Dream
a. What it is
b. How to get it
III. Occupation
a. Job description
i. Detail
ii. Detail
b. Tasks involved
i. Detail
ii. Detail
IV. Career Qualifications
a. Personal traits
i. Characteristic you have that will help with this job
ii. Characteristic you have that will help with this job
b. Personal experience
i. Any job related activity
ii. Any classes that have helped prepare you for this job
V. Necessary Requirements
a. Education/Training needed
i. Detail
b. Any certification needed
VI. Employment Opportunities
a. Salary
b. Benefits
i. Health/Medical insurance
ii. 401K
c. Pension/Retirement
VII. Job Analysis (This is how my chosen career will get me my American Dream)
a. Analysis of employment opportunities
(Is this enough money and support I need for my A.D.?)
b. Career Qualifications
(Do I have the personality to enjoy this job and be happy?)
c. Occupation
(Do the tasks involve come with any risk to my health, or take up time that might
interfere with my A.D?)
VIII. Conclusion
(restate thesis)