Outlines

MODEL

QUESTION/PROMPT:

THESIS:

1. INTRODUCTION:
   1. Attention grabber
   2. THESIS
2. TOPIC SENTENCE: Supporting detail that directly connects to THESIS
   1. supporting detail one
      1. analysis/explanation
   2. supporting detail two
      1. analysis/explanation

C. Closing/Conclusion: Synthesis of ideas; guiding readers through defense of THESIS

1. TOPIC SENTENCE: Supporting detail that directly connects to THESIS
   1. supporting detail one
      1. analysis/explanation
   2. supporting detail two
      1. analysis/explanation

C. Closing/Conclusion: Synthesis of ideas; guiding readers through defense of THESIS

1. TOPIC SENTENCE: Supporting detail that directly connects to THESIS
   1. supporting detail one
      1. analysis/explanation
   2. supporting detail two
      1. analysis/explanation

C. Closing/Conclusion: Synthesis of ideas; guiding readers through defense of THESIS

1. TOPIC SENTENCE: Supporting detail that directly connects to THESIS
   1. supporting detail one
      1. analysis/explanation
   2. supporting detail two
      1. analysis/explanation
   3. Closing/Conclusion: Synthesis of ideas; guiding readers through defense of THESIS
2. TOPIC SENTENCE: Supporting detail that directly connects to THESIS
   1. supporting detail one
      1. analysis/explanation
   2. supporting detail two
      1. analysis/explanation

C. Closing/Conclusion: Synthesis of ideas; guiding readers through defense of THESIS

1. CONCLUSION: Synthesis and final thoughts related to the THESIS

OTHER SOURCES:

Sample Outline -- as explained by The UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center

EasyBib -- grouping notes, creating thesis, developing outline