CENTRAL IDEA: (thesis statement)
TITLE (required)
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention-getter
B. Central Idea:
C. Establish credibility
D. Relate topic to audience:
E. Preview the main points:
[Transition:………]BODY
II. Main Point—This should be a declarative sentence introducing the character you’ve chosen to the audience (cite sources in outline as appropriate)
A. Supporting point………..
1. Sub-supporting point…..
2. Sub-supporting point….
B. Supporting point…….
1. Sub-supporting point (cite sources in outline as appropriate)
2. Sub-supporting point
C. Another Supporting point (if needed)……..
1. Sub-supporting point
2. Sub-supporting point
Transition sentence:
III. Main Point—This should be a declarative sentence explaining that you and this character share something in common (recall that you must have a minimum of three (3) sources—failure to cite them results in an automatic D)
A. Supporting point………..
1. Sub-supporting point…..
2. Sub-supporting point….
Transition sentence:
B. Supporting point……. (recall that you must cite your sources orally, in the outline AND in
the references page)
1. Sub-supporting point
2. Sub-supporting point
Transition sentence:
C. Another Supporting point (if needed)……..
1. Sub-supporting point
2. Sub-supporting point
Transition sentence:
IV. CONCLUSION
A. Summarize the main points
B. Restate the Central idea
Sample Solution