Traditional Outlining

I. Introductory paragraph(s)

A. General description and discussion of the issue
B. Thesis statement—your opinion

II. First BODY paragraph

A. Discussion of point #1
B. Examples
C. Examples
D. Examples

{Transition to next paragraph}

III. Second BODY paragraph

A. Discussion of point #2
B. Examples
C. Examples
D. Examples

{Transition to next paragraph}

III. Third BODY paragraph

A. Discussion of point #3
B. Examples
C. Examples
D. Examples

{Transition to close }

IV. Closing paragraph(s)

A. Summary of main points from each body paragraph
B. Extension of thought—how/why is this information important to the writer; how can the writer use this information in his/her own life?

 

 

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