Outline
I. Introduction
A. Define franchise
B. Thesis: Many people don’t realize the hardships one must go through in order to open a franchise. It is especially difficult for a woman.
C. Explain how this topic relates to me/why I chose it
D. Research questions I hope to answer
II. More detailed explanation of subject.
A. Explain my thoughts on why it would be ideal to own your own business.
B. Talk about the growing trend of women in the business world.
C. Discuss some of the issues women face with owning a franchise.
D. Explain what it takes to open/operate your own business.
III. Methodology
A. Interview a woman who owns/runs a franchise
B. Compare different aspects of male-owned and female-owned businesses.
IV. Results
A. Explanation of why it’s more difficult for women than men
B. Talk about how these issues can change for the future
C. Talk about what it really takes to open a business
V. Discussion
A. I will discuss what I thought I knew coming into this paper.
B. Then, talk about what I’ve discovered through this process.
C. Finally, I’ll compare what I knew before the paper, to what I know now, and how I feel on women owning franchises.
VI. Conclusion/Recommendations
VII. References/Works Cited
