1. What is a problem related to traumatology that you consider to have a gap with information or understanding?

2. Why do you wish to study this problem?

3. What are sub-components of this problem that you see need more study? (Name at least three)

4. What reference(s) support your answers to questions 1 – 3?

5. What is a population that is affected by this problem?

6. What is a segment of this population that you consider to have a gap with information or understanding on this segment and the problem you stated?

7. What is your interest in studying this population segment with this problem?

8. What reference(s) support your answers to questions 5 – 7?

9. Does your thesis statement:

· Make an argumentative assertion about a topic; it states the conclusions that you have reached about your topic?

· Makes a promise to the reader about the scope, purpose, and direction of your paper.?

· Provide focus and specificity enough to be “proven” within the boundaries of your paper?