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How to make an outline
Outline
An outline is simply a framework that lists your ideas and
presents them in an organized manner. Having all your ideas
laid out will make it easier for you to sort your thoughts out
and eventually help you write a coherent paper.
Two types of outline
Before we tackle the steps on how to make an outline, let’s
identify the two types of outline:
Topic outline - A type of outline with headers that are
composed of only a few words or phrases.
Sentence outline - A type of outline with headers that are
composed of full sentences. A sentence outline is also
more detailed in nature compared to a topic outline.
Step-by-step process
Decide on a topic – It is the most essential step in
creating an outline, you can identify your topic by
constantly asking yourself various questions about the
scope and limitations of your paper, your main message
or goal, and so on.
List out your main points - Identify the main points you
will cover by listing them. Don’t worry if your main points
are a bit general, since your subcategories will cover the
left out details.
Create subcategories - Subcategories exist to support your
main points. While your main points may be more general in
nature, writing your subcategories will require you to look
through smaller and more focused lens. Feel free to create
numbers of subcategories as long as they are within the scope
of your main points.
Review and make adjustments - It is always a good idea to
review your work, as reading through your first draft will give
you a glimpse of your paper’s overall flow. Reviewing your
work will also help you evaluate if the ideas you’ve outlined
have well-established connections.
These steps are important on how to make an effective outline.
Follow them and you are all set.
Thank you for reading!
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How to make an outline

  • 1. How to make an outline
  • 2. Outline An outline is simply a framework that lists your ideas and presents them in an organized manner. Having all your ideas laid out will make it easier for you to sort your thoughts out and eventually help you write a coherent paper.
  • 3. Two types of outline Before we tackle the steps on how to make an outline, let’s identify the two types of outline: Topic outline - A type of outline with headers that are composed of only a few words or phrases. Sentence outline - A type of outline with headers that are composed of full sentences. A sentence outline is also more detailed in nature compared to a topic outline.
  • 4. Step-by-step process Decide on a topic – It is the most essential step in creating an outline, you can identify your topic by constantly asking yourself various questions about the scope and limitations of your paper, your main message or goal, and so on. List out your main points - Identify the main points you will cover by listing them. Don’t worry if your main points are a bit general, since your subcategories will cover the left out details.
  • 5. Create subcategories - Subcategories exist to support your main points. While your main points may be more general in nature, writing your subcategories will require you to look through smaller and more focused lens. Feel free to create numbers of subcategories as long as they are within the scope of your main points. Review and make adjustments - It is always a good idea to review your work, as reading through your first draft will give you a glimpse of your paper’s overall flow. Reviewing your work will also help you evaluate if the ideas you’ve outlined have well-established connections. These steps are important on how to make an effective outline. Follow them and you are all set.
  • 6. Thank you for reading! Do you need help to write your paper? Check out our website: https://www.customessaymeister.com