Sample Working Outline

Working  Outline  EXAMPLE

Thesis statement:  Susan B. Anthony achieved greatness.

  I.       Introduction

  II.                      Brief biography

                            A. Early years

                            B.  Education

                            C.  Carreer

  III.  Susan B. Anthonw was a great researcher and organizer.

  IV.  Susan B. Anthony worked for equal rights for African-Americans.

   V.  Susan B. Anthony worked for women's rights.

   VI.  Some may say Susan B. Anthony was born great.

  VII.  Others may say Susan B. Anthony had greatness thrust upon her.

 VIII.  Conclusion

Things to think about:

You should also have a category for Other to use for information which may be useful when you are writing your genres but won’t be used in you factual report.

Each section of the outline represents a paragraph in your report.

Your introduction must include three things:  a definition of greatness, the quote from William Shakespeare or other appropriate quotation about greatness, and a thesis statement.

Make sure you use good information to support your reasons.