Rough Draft outline
Below is the proper format to use when writing your rough draft outline. This rough draft outline should be typed up
before you turn it in.
The Outline structure, depending on how many levels you have for each main subtopic, should follow the following
pattern.
You will need to look at the requirements for each paragraph of the research paper before you can come up with the
proper sections. Each paragraph is asking for something specific for you to write on. As a result, each one of your main
sections should be the main topic for each of the paragraphs. See the example below.
When filling out the outline with your details, do NOT write in complete sentences. Use only the actual details or
phrases NOT complete sentences.
I.
II.
III.
Introduction
A.
Who is the person
B.
Why important
C.
Thesis statement
Biography
A.
Why important
B.
When did they live
C.
Where are they from and where have they been
D.
Etc., etc. etc.
Contribution Most famous for
A.
B.
C.
Detailed explanation of contribution
1.
First detail of contribution
2.
Second detail of contribution
Why More important than other contributions
1.
Detail 1
2.
Detail 2
How affecting today
1.
Detail 1
2.
Detail 2
You complete the rest of the outline for the rest of the required paragraphs. Make sure to use proper outlining form.