An Annotated Outline
Title Page
The recommended title length is 12 words to include the topic, the variables and relationship
between them, and the most critical keywords. Double-space the title if over one line of type and
center it under the word Premise. See template below.
Include your name, your program of study (and specialization if applicable) and Banner ID
number, double-spaced and centered under the title. See template below.
Title
The title as it appears on the title page, double-spaced (if over one line of type) and centered at
the top of the page. The title follows the word Premise and a colon.
Problem Statement
Provide a statement that is the result of a review of research findings and current practice. This
statement should contain the following information:
1. Briefly describe a social work practice problem and why it is important to address within
the context of social work practice.
2. Preliminary evidence that provides justification that this problem is meaningful to the
field of social work practice. Provide several (3-5 minimum) key citations that highlight
the relevance and currency of the problem.
3. Identify your preliminary practice-focused research question(s).
Theoretical Framework
Briefly present a theory that you have identified to frame the project. Briefly explain how the
theory(ies) applies.
Brief Overview of Methodology
Briefly describe the project’s design, sources of evidence, and how they will be obtained. You
do not need to describe the procedures in detail. For example: you may say that digital
surveys will be used to collect the data.
References
Include APA-formatted references for all citations made within the Premise Paper. The references should be listed on a separate page at the end of the paper.