Outline

English 101

Outline Format

Thesis – It should be a complete sentence that states your topic (aspect of your identity) and its meaning to you. Keep in mind the thesis is the last sentence of the intro.

1. Major Sub Point 1- These points should be presented in sentence form and they will become the topic sentences to your three body paragraphs

· Supporting Details - These don’t have to be complete sentences

· But there needs to be a clear understanding to say

· Keep in mind PIES – (P) present point in Topic Sentence, (I) Immediately follow up and analyze/develop, (E) example, (S) summarize and return to main point.

2. Major Sub Point 2 (P)– Again a complete sentence that states the main point of the paragraph.

· (I)

· (E)

· (S)

3. Major Sub Point 3 (P) –

· (I)

· (E)

· (S)

The more detailed your outline, the better prepared you will be for your draft. In the end, the time spent on the outline will save you time during the drafting process.