Final Paper Outline. Review the assignment instructions for your Final Paper found in Week Five of your online course or in the "Components of Course Evaluation" section of this guide. This assignment will include a thorough outline of your Final Paper, which you will build on to complete the final assignment. Provide a thorough introductory paragraph that summarizes your topic and includes a succinct thesis statement. Briefly outline each of the topics and subtopics and detail how they pertain to the questions noted in the instructions. Include an annotated bibliography of at least five scholarly sources. For each source, provide a complete reference, a brief description, and a rationale statement that explains how it is pertinent to your paper and supports your findings. For assistance with creating your outline, see the Outline Form page on the Ashford Writing Center website.