Introduce your topic and define the major concepts you will use. Make it clear to the reader how you are using the major concepts, and always assume that the reader knows nothing about your topic.
Theoretical Orientation. Identify the theory you are using and briefly explain/develop the theory in two or so pages. Ideally, the theory section of the paper should be divided into two parts. The first part should articulate the basic components of the theory, fully referenced. In the second part of the theory section, you should explain or demonstrate how the particular theory you selected is relevant to/compatible with the development of your topic.
