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Post by Brandwyn on Jun 12, 2014 12:10:47 GMT -5
Okay, As requested here is a basic outline. I couldn't get the tabs to come out right here on HP, so I hope the attached file will keep the formatting. Each sub-heading should be indented. I hope this helps you create better term papers and essays for school. Brandy Attachments:An outline format.doc (24.5 KB)
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Post by Brandwyn on Jun 12, 2014 12:12:48 GMT -5
Here is the information - but it doesn't show the way it is indented. Open the attachment in Microsoft Word to see the way it really should look.
An outline format
Introduction: This document will demonstrate the basic elements of an outline. By organizing your thoughts in this format, you can then ‘flesh’ out each line with 2-3 sentences minimum and create a well-organized term paper or essay. This introduction section should state what the paper is about – the topic and briefly identify the main points of your paper. Often it is easier to write the intro AFTER you have written the paper. In the outline just list the main points. (Example: Introduction: paper on writing well-organized reports. Steps to an outline.)
I. Normally you should use upper case Roman Numerals for the main topic headings. A. Always alternate between numbers and letters. B. Start with uppercase letters and Roman numerals C. For every A. there should be a B. D. For every 1. there should be a 2. II. Each major topic or idea gets a Roman Numeral followed by just a few words. A. You can use only one word B. You can use one sentence a. You can put another sentence below if there are details about that topic b. But remember you have to list a second detail (see D under I. Above)
III. List your ideas in order of importance A. When you organize them in your outline in a logical order your paper will be logical B. Determine what main idea should be mentioned first C. You can move them around after you get them all listed a. Sometimes listing the ideas on index cards helps. i. Keep it short – one or two words only ii. List all the ideas that come to you iii. Throw out those you don’t think need to be in the paper b. Organize your index cards in order of importance i. What is the main topic? ii. What ideas are related to the topic? iii. List other supporting ideas after the main idea iv. Or reverse it and list supporting ideas leaving main idea to the end for a persuasive paper (if using to change someone’s opinion) D. Place them in the outline according to how they relate to eachother
IV. Notice the way each subheading is tabbed over (or indented) A. Watch out for the auto-format feature in your Word program. It isn’t always right. B. Sometimes the indent feature does not indent it correctly C. Turn off the auto-format if it becomes annoying. You can fix it by moving the tabs on the ruler line at the top of the page in Microsoft Word. V. Not every main idea needs to have sub-headings. But they usually do. VI. Once you have the outline you can use it to structure your paper. A. Just look at your outline and write one or two paragraphs about each line. B. Use connecting sentences to tie them together. 1. One paragraph should flow to the next 2. Each idea has its own paragraph 3. Dialog should be identified (he said, Mr. Cooper stated) 4. Include your supporting evidence (direct quotes, sources)
Conclusion: At the end give a 3 sentence summary of what you just told them. State the main idea of the paper and list your supporting arguments. Include a closing statement which can be an invitation to act or provide information.
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