Definition of an Outline

An outline is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper.  It helps you to organize your thoughts and arguments. A good outline can make conducting research and then writing the paper very efficient.  Your outline page will include your:

• Paper Title or Topic
• Sub-topics
• Support your sub-topics with at least 3 details.
• Conclusion

 
You can create an 
outline about anything!!

Potential Topics:

• Holidays
• WWII
• Sharks
• Weather
• Clothing Styles
• Star Wars
• TV
• Katy Perry
• Tom Brady

Sample Outlines

TOPIC: Fall

A. Things to See
1. Leaves changing color
2. Skies getting darker earlier in the evening
3. Thermometer dipping

B. Things to Do
1. Pick apples
2. Rake leaves
3. Carve pumpkins

C. Special Days
1. Columbus Day
2. Halloween
3. Thanksgiving