1. First, state the overall conclusion you are lead to as a result of your thought experiment. This is essentially the end result of the experiment, but let the reader know right away what claim (conclusion) the rest of the paper will be supporting. Here, there is no one right conclusion, but what matters is that whatever you say is supported by the reasoning below. So, ask yourself, what claim is best supported by the reasoning involved in your thought experiment, and state that right away. This can be a short introductory paragraph, no fluff, just get to the point. If you are unsure what your conclusion should be, an easy place to look is at the 'hypothesis' or statement or question I put at the top of the page for the thought experiment you selected. Whatever perspective you are lead to on that statement after the thought experiment can be your conclusion. However, you can select any conclusion supported by your reasoning. It might be interesting to take the logic beyond the statement I put on the page. It's up to you.

Second: Briefly state the Hypothesis To Be Tested. Scientists perform experiments in order test out specific hypotheses, and thought experiments do the same. Ask yourself: What claim will be decided (or at least illuminated) as a result of the thought experiment? What philosophical issues does this raise? This may not always be obvious, so I have left statements, questions, etc. at the top of the page to help. Since that part is essentially done for you, I am looking for you to add something to it. Consider what real life issues are connected to the hypothesis. Then, briefly explainthe scenario of the thought experiment, what we are supposed to imagine being the case for the sake of the thought experiment. Why do you think these specific hypothetical assumptions were chosen? Scientific experiments are set up in order to 'control', isolate and understand a specific variable, and so too do thought experiments. What is the scenario trying to focus your attention on? the situation? To which, if any, real life situations is the hypothetical scenario analogous?

Third: Experimental Results: A scientific experiment is a process that culminates in some sort of result, and so too do thought experiments. But, here, the result is up to you, typically in the form of what answer you would give to a question, what decision you would make, what position you take. What conclusion did YOU arrive at in the thought experiment? What line of reasoning lead you to your conclusion? This is the most important part of the whole thought experiment. Justify your conclusion. Now,consider whether your conclusion would change if modifications were made to the scenario. What information, if added, would alter your conclusion.

4. Overall Conclusion: On the basis of this thought experiment, what position do you take on the initial hypothesis to be tested and/or any related issues in your mind. Explain what overall conclusions the thought process you have engaged in here lead you to.