outline format

08 Nov outline format

All submissions are via canvas in a WORD document format

For your next assignment I want you to create a detailed outline of your term paper. Following

an outline format can help yo

u k

eep your thoughts organized and get your essay well

underway. I cannot emphasize enough, that the more work and effort that you put into this

assignment, the more feedback/comments you will receive.

While all people create outlines differently, I expec

t t

ime and thought to you into each of yours. I

will be looking at your paper structure, the research you have done to support your paper thus

far, and your overall grammar and structure. While some of you may not be as far as you would

like to be in your

pap

er,

NOW is the time to get caught up. I can assure you that the deadline will

come sooner that you know it and it is very important for you all to stay on top of this.

Outline EXAMPLE (

your submission does not have to be identical to this)

Introductio

n:

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General info about topic, reason for reader to be interested, context, etc.

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Gives an overview of any issues involved with the subject

–

Defines

key terminology needed to understand the topic

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Highlights Background information on the topic needed to u

nde

rstand the direction of

the paper

–

Thesis statement: The introduction must end with your THESIS STATEMENT

Body:

Topic Sentence I.

a.

detail/example/data/explanation

b.

detail/example/data etc.

c.

detail/example/data

etc. Transition

Topic Sentence 2:

Topic Sentence 3, 4, 5….. as needed

Conclusion:

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Restate your thesis from the introduction in different words

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Briefly summarize each

main point found in the body of the paper

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Give a statement of the consequences of not embracing the position (persuas

ive only)

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End with a strong statement: an appropriate, meaningful final sentence that ties the

whole point of the paper togethe