Topic sentence – (the main idea of the paragraph; include the author and reading) ___________________________________________________________
A. Supporting reason 1 _________________________________________
Details______________________________________________
Explanation _________________________________________
Example 1 __________________________________________
Example 2 __________________________________________
[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]
B. Supporting reason 2 _________________________________________
Details______________________________________________
Explanation _________________________________________
Example 1 __________________________________________
Example 2 __________________________________________
[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]
C. Supporting reason 3 ________________________________________
Details______________________________________________
Explanation _________________________________________
Example 1 __________________________________________
Example 2 __________________________________________
[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]
Paragraph conclusion (a single sentence that reflects the topic sentence). __________________________________________________________________.
Note: This outline template allows for 18 sentences. Academic paragraphs should be about that length.