1.) General background information presented in short phrases 2.) Specific background information presented in short phrases leading to thesis statement
IV.) Third Topic:
VI.) Conclusion:
V.) Fourth Topic: (Optional for longer papers)
A.) Subtopic
B.) Subtopic
A.) Subtopic
B.) Subtopic
A.) Summary of key points and restatement of thesis B.) Final Statement / Clincher
You've created an outline for your paper! Make sure to keep it in 12-point academic font, and double-spaced!
Don't forget that you should not be using full sentences anywhere except for the thesis statement!
Remember, the outline should give a quick glimpse at what your paper is about. Give only the brief key details! Let your reader find your in-depth analysis of each point in your paper!