Basic Outline Format

Basic outline format is listed below. You should have an introduction section, 5 or 6 main body sections, and a conclusion section.

I. Introduction 

     A. Lead-in

             1. 

             2.

     B. Thesis

            1. 

            2.            

II. Idea 1:

     A. 

          1.

          2. 

     B. 

         1.

         2. 

III. Idea 2:

     A. 

         1.

         2. 

     B. 

         1.

         2. 

IV. Idea 3

      A. 

          1.

          2. 

     B. 

         1.

         2. 

 ETC.