Examples of how to create a topic outline for an essay.

Basic Structure for creating an outline that was explained to me in class:
(Each division should move to the inside, but for some reason I can't show it here).

Thesis: Write a sentence that explains what you are going to focus.

I. Introduction:

A. Info of topic

B.

1. Subdivions of topic

2.

a.

b.

II. Argument 1

A. Supporting sentences for argument

B.

III. Argument 2

IV.Conclusion: Rewrite the theme but with supporting sentences.

Here are some helpful pages that demonstrate and gives examples of how to create a successful outline:

http://www.lavc.edu/library/outline.htm

http://www.deil.uiuc.edu/eslservice/units/researchpaper/argoutline.htm

Here is an instructional video guideline for more help:

http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=SPH700

Hope this helps those who need to make outlines for their English Class! ^_^