Outline and Thesis Statement Guide

Outline and Thesis Statement Guide

 

 

Createan outline that includes details that support your thesis.Identify at least three main points and at least two supporting detailsper main point.

· Write all supporting details and subdetails in complete sentences.

 

· Include both in-text citations in the outline and a references page following the outline. Many of your supporting details and subdetails will need in-text citations.

 

· Outline only the body of your paper (not your introduction or conclusion).

· Avoid bias and present a balanced case for your thesis—this will strengthen your writing.

 

Your thesis statement:

 

Outline:

I. Introduction

II. First main point

A. Supporting details

1. Subdetails

2. Subdetails

B. Supporting details

1. Subdetails

2. Subdetails

III. Second main point

A. Supporting details

1. Subdetails

2. Subdetails

B. Supporting details

1. Subdetails

2. Subdetails

IV. Third main point

A. Supporting details

1. Subdetails

2. Subdetails

B. Supporting details

1. Subdetails

2. Subdetails

V. Conclusion

 

Explain in a short paragraph (at least 150 words) why you decided to sequence your paragraphs as you did.

 

References

[Include your references here]