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FORMAT
FOR
OUTLINES

1. When typing an outline, double space throughout.
2. Be consistent in form. If it is to be a topic outline, use short phrases or words for each
    part of the outline. If it is to be a sentence outline, each part must be a complete
    sentence.
3. Capitalize the first word of each part and any proper nouns.
4. Remember that there must be at least two divisions at every level in an outline. There
    must be a II with a I, a B with an A, a 2 with a 1, etc.
5. Keep in mind that logic must be followed in a formal outline. Each subdivision must
    logically be a part of the topic it subdivides.

(Sample to show format)

Name of student
Name of teacher
Name of course
Date (in MLA form)

Title of Paper

Thesis: (Should be stated in a complete sentence)

I. First main topic of paper
     A. Subtopic
          1. Example of subtopic A
          2. Example of subtopic A
     B. Subtopic
          1. Example of subtopic B
          2. Example of subtopic B
              a. Detail of example 2
              b. Detail of example 2
     C. Subtopic
          1. Example of subtopic C
              a. Detail of example 1
              b. Detail of example 1
          2. Example of subtopic C
II. Main topic of paper
      A. Subtopic
      B. Subtopic
III. Main topic of paper
      A. Subtopic
      B. Subtopic

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Hallsville ISD
Martha J. Dalby 1 August 2001