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Example: Thesis: It is important to work. I. Work gives us something worthwhile to do I. Allows us to use the skills we've learned. II. Allows us to gain new skills. III. Keeps us from getting into too much trouble. I. Too much free time can be detrimental. I. Spend all our time watching daytime television. I. TV can be addictive. II. TV often portrays violence and illegal acts. III. TV may cause bad behavior. II. Spend all our time playing video games. I. Video games can be addictive. II. Video games often portray violence and illegal acts. III. Video games may cause bad behavior. III. Our thoughts can turn to bad or even illegal deeds. II. Work allows us to earn money. I. With money we can buy the things we need. II. We can buy food. III. We can buy clothing. IV. We can buy a car. V. We can buy a home. III. With money we can help others in need.
When determining whether an idea is a main topic or a supporting point for a topic (that is, a subtopic or subsubtopic), identify whether or not it adds a new idea of equal value to the other main topics or if it instead supports or explains an idea already stated. If it supports or explains an existing idea, then it should be a subtopic of that topic. In creating your outline, remember that traditionally, if a topic or category is going to have a subtopic or subcategory, then it should have at least two supporting points that correspond to it. If a topic doesn't require at least two subtopics, then it probably does not need to include a subcategory or subtopicthe sentence or phrase used for the topic can instead be reworded to incorporate the point identified in the subtopic. In addition, all entries in the outline should be parallel, which is why if you use sentences for some entries, you should use sentences for all entries, or if you use phrases, you should likewise be consistent. If phrases are used, make sure that the phrases follow the same grammatical pattern (that is, nouns are matched with nouns, verb phrases with verb phrases, and so forth).
Not:
1.0 Life is good. 1.1. Stocks are up. 1.2 Low home prices.
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How do I create an outline? Determine the purpose of your paper. Determine the audience you are writing for. Develop the thesis of your paper. Then: Brainstorm: List all the ideas that you want to include in your paper. Organize: Group related ideas together. Order: Arrange material in subsections from general to specific or from abstract to concrete. Label: Create main and sub headings. Remember: creating an outline before writing your paper will make organizing your thoughts a lot easier. Whether you follow the suggested guidelines is up to you, but making any kind of outline (even just some jotting down some main ideas) will be beneficial to your writing process.
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http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/02/
HOW TO WRITE AN OUTLINE An outline breaks down the parts of your thesis in a clear, hierarchical manner. Most students find that writing an outline before beginning the paper is most helpful in organizing one's thoughts. If your outline is good, your paper should be easy to write.
The basic format for an outline uses an alternating series of numbers and letters, indented accordingly, to indicate levels of importance. Here is an example of an outline on a paper about the development of Japanese theater:
OUTLINE NOTES
I. Thesis: Japanese theater rose from a popular to elite and then returned to a popular art form.
The body follows the introduction, and breaks down the points the author wishes to make. Note that some section have subdivisions, others do not, depending on the demands of the paper. In this outline, II, III, & IV all have similar structure, but this will not necessarily be true for all papers. Some may only have three major sections, others more than the five given here.
2. The supernatural D. Kyogen interludes E. Audience IV. Kabuki A. Authors B. Props 1. make-up 2. special effects C. Themes 1. Love stories 2. Revenge D. Audience V. Bunraku (puppet) theater A. Authors B. Props C. Themes 1. Love stories 2. Historical romances D. Audience
VI. Conclusion
Your conclusion should restate your thesis, and neverintroduce new material.
http://www.albany.edu/eas/170/outline.htm