Outlines can be helpful for organizing ideas and maintaining focused. Some courses, particularly introductory courses, will require an outline be turned in as part of an on-going marked assignment. Outlines can take on many different styles and formats but here are some generally guidelines.
Below is a basic outline format:
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Possible ideas for the introduction
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Thesis Statement
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Evidence/Details/Examples
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Restated thesis
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Review/Summary of evidence
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Broader Context
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