Writing Systems Outline

Outline

Here is an example of the outline structure you may use on your project. You don't have to have the same ideas as the supporting points listed below, as this is just an example. Use the supporting points that reflect what's most interesting about the language/writing system that you chose.

I. Introduction

    A. Lead-in: (Hook: quote, fact, statistic, anecdote)

      1.

      2. (explain 1):

   B. Historical/cultural context of the language/writing system

     1.

     2.

   C. Thesis: Your topic (subject), view (what is most interesting about this language/writing system)

    1. Subject:

    2. View:

II. Aspect 1: For example, 'Classification' (analytic, synthetic, or polysynthetic?)

   A.

    1.

    2.

   B. Compare/contrast with English

     1.

    2.

III. Aspect 2 

  A.

     1.

     2.

   B. Compare/contrast with English

  1.

  2.

IV. Aspect 3

    A.

     1.

     2.

    B. Compare/contrast with English

    1.

    2.

V. Conclusion: the language/writing system/culture today

    A.

     1.

     2.

     B.

     1.

     2.