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  How to Create an Outline of an Essay?

Lesson 1 

 Want To Create An Outline Of An Essay?

You can learn how to create one in a few steps!





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    • In this article, we'll cover how to create a chronological outline, order the paragraphs in the order you'd like them to appear, and create a thesis statement for your essay.
    • Once you know the basics, you'll be ready to tackle the hard part: writing the essay.

    • Formatting an outline of an essay
    • A good essay outline should include the main body of your paper, as well as an introduction and a conclusion. However, your instructor may have some specific requirements about the format of your outline.
    • For instance, some instructors require that you format your headings in decimal form, using Arabic numerals.
    • For example, you should format your main heading as 1.0, then proceed to write the rest of the text under these headings. Subheadings, meanwhile, should be formatted as letters and numbers.
    • After determining your topic, you can start composing your essay outline. Make sure your outline is formatted appropriately, according to the type of essay you have been assigned.
    • This will help you organize your thoughts, as well as determine which points support your argument.
    • If you're writing a short essay, consider formatting it in a way that matches the structure of the essay.

    • Then, fill it with content, using a template designed for the style and type of essay you're writing.

      Creating a thesis statement for an essay

    • When you're writing an essay, you need to develop a strong thesis statement that lays out the direction that the rest of the paper will take.
    • This statement is your main idea, and it should also include an opposing viewpoint, also known as a counterargument.

    • This statement should be specific and concise, and should cover the scope of the essay. The following are some tips to help you create a strong thesis statement.

    • The thesis statement of an essay outline should be based on the goal of the essay.
    • A well-written thesis statement will detail your argument and draw in your audience
    • . You can use either an alphanumeric or a decimal structure to organize your essay outline.
    • Once you have an outline, you can begin brainstorming ideas for the essay.

    • Don't forget to create a title for your essay and give your thesis statement a catchy name.

      Ordering an outline of an essay

    • When I have to write my essay,I should pay special attention to how I order the information in my outline.
    • You should arrange your information according to the strength of your argument or a logical organizing principle.
    • For example, if you're writing a narrative essay about your experience as a freshman in a SPS, you'll probably organize your essay in chronological order.
    • It's a good idea to keep in mind that you can always change the order of the parts of your essay later, so make sure to plan out the information in your outline first.
    • Using a word processor to write an outline is also a great option, as it makes it easy to drag and drop items in different positions.
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