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what_is_an_outline.docxWhat is an outline?
An outline is meant to help you establish a structure for a paper you are going to write. It is a way for you to demonstrate the main argument (thesis), main points (topic sentences), and main pieces of evidence you are going to present in a paper before actually writing the paper.
Additionally, one of the essential purposes of an outline is to clearly convey the connection between the thesis and each of the topic sentences.
Introduction
Thesis: A statement of position and overview of points of argumentation go here.
Body Paragraph 1: Topic sentence goes here.
Supporting evidence: A paraphrase or quote from one of your sources goes here, along with an in-text citation (to learn how to properly construct in-text citations, please see the following link: https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-in-text-citation-guide.html).
Explanation of the meaning of the supporting evidence.
So what? A direct statement on how the supporting evidence does in fact support the claim made in the topic sentence.
Body Paragraph 2: Topic sentence goes here.
Supporting evidence
Explanation
So what?
Supporting evidence
Explanation
So what?
Body Paragraph 3: Topic sentence goes here.
Supporting evidence
Explanation
So what?
