STEPS IN TOPIC OUTLINE

• Write out your thesis at the top of the page. (TOPIC)

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• Make a list of points you must prove to prove your thesis. What would someone have to agree with, in order to agree with the thesis? o These will be the main sections of your paper. (TOPIC)

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• On a new page, write your first main point. This is the thesis for that section of the paper. (TOPIC)


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• Make a list of the points you have to prove to prove that point. These are your sub-points for that section. (TOPIC)


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• Repeat the process for each of your main points. (TOPIC)

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