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Directions:

I.) Introduction

A.) Background Information

1.) General background information presented in short phrases

2.) Specific background information presented in short phrases leading to thesis statement

B.) Thesis Statement

1.) Write out thesis statement with key points

II.) First Topic:

1.) Supporting Details

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4.) Supporting Details

B.) Subtopic



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Don't forget that you should not be using full sentences anywhere except for the thesis statement!

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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!

A.) Subtopic

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III.) Second Topic:

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IV.) Third Topic:

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A.) Subtopic

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V.) Fourth Topic: (Optional for longer papers)

1.) Supporting Details

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A.) Summary of key points and restatement of thesis

B.) Final Statement / Clincher

VI.) Conclusion:

Now it's your turn! Go to the next page and plug in the information for your paper's outline!

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You've created an outline for your paper!

Make sure to keep it in 12-point academic font, and double-spaced!