Outline

I.

Introduce the topic of non-traditional students

II.

Definition of non-traditional student

A.

Include qualifications of non-traditional students

1.

Use info from education statistics website

III. Motivation/Academic Performance compared to

traditional students?
A.

Do they feel more motivated?

1.

Include survey results from Motivation article

B.

How do they perform academically?

C.

Do they want to pursue graduate degrees?

IV. Do they feel connected to their university?

A.

Classroom setting

B.

Involvement in campus organizations or activities?

1.

C.

Interview details

Judge by older or based on appearance?

1.

Include answers from the interview

V.

What type of challenges do non-traditional students face?

A.

Feel behind in professional career?

1.

B.

Include details from interview

How do younger students perceive older students?

1.

Are there certain stigmas attached to them?

2.
What kind of character traits do young students think when they
see older students?

C.

Other challenges?
1.

Include details from Australian journal article

VI. Why did I find this topic interesting?

VII. Conclusion