1. Outline

2. rough plan: a general, preliminary, or rough plan or account of something, that concentrates on the main features and ignores detail

3. The basic format for an outline uses an alternating series of numbers and letters, indented accordingly, to organize topics and subtopics.

4. Ok… So I understand what an outline is, but how do you write an outline?

5. Before actually beginning to write the outline, you'll want to do some preliminary research on the topic.

6. I could not find information about cats, but I did about dogs… I’ll just write about dogs…

7. After completing your preliminary research, you can select the main topics and place them in the outline.

8. Topic: Dogs Thesis: Dogs are the best pets! Dogs are loyal Dogs are friendly Dogs are intelligent

9. As you complete your research, you'll add subtopics, and specific examples or details under each subtopic.

10. Topic: Dogs Thesis: Dogs are the best pets! Dogs are loyal A. Great companions B. Very protective II. Dogs are friendly A. Great with kids B. Therapy dogs III. Dogs are intelligent A. Learn tricks B. Help others

11. Ok… I get it! But are outlines only used for writing?

12. Some assignments ask you to read and analyze complex information. In these cases, outlines can help you extract the main ideas into short, clear statements.

14. Ok… Is that all there is to know about outlines?

15. Outlines can help you determine the point and purpose of each paragraph.

16. Examining the transitions between paragraphs will help you logically re-order your draft and explicitly make connections.

17. Review

18.  An Outline is a rough plan that concentrates on the main features and ignores detail.  The basic format for an outline uses alternating series of numbers and letters, indented accordingly, to organize topics and subtopics.

19. Reversed Outline Working Outline Descriptive Outline Huh?

20.  Some assignments ask you to read and analyze complex information. In these cases, outlines can help you extract the main ideas into short, clear statements.

21.  Outlines can help you determine the point and purpose of each paragraph  Examining the transitions between paragraphs will help you logically re-order your draft and explicitly make connections.

22. Homework