Download this outline template, save it using your name in the file name, and edit it to fit your essay. This includes the title page!
point-by-point-outline-template.docxOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader Download point-by-point-outline-template.docxOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader
- If you do not have MS Word installed, you can visit the Office 365 link on the course menu to the left to either download the program to your computer or use the online version.
- For the thesis statement, copy this from last week’s assignment if your instructor approved it, or write your revised thesis statement here if your instructor suggested changes.
- The topic sentences for each of your body paragraphs should do two things: (a) remind the reader of the thesis and (b) tell the reader what point that specific paragraph will make. These should be complete sentences, even in your outline.
Something to consider: The outline provided for this assignment allows for four body paragraphs, with five details per paragraph. You may need more or less, depending on where you plan on taking your writing. A video showing you how to add sections is included in the lecture material in this unit.
Do not use outside sources only what you know about the topic. Write full sentences for each introduction sentence for each paragraph write the conclusion and also introduction paragraph.