SAMPLE OUTLINE
I. TOPIC SENTENCE Don't copy the topic. Limit it and give yourself something specific to prove, explain, or give reasons for. Write a complete sentence, not a title, a fragment, or a question.
II. SUPPORT
A. SUPPORT #1 (Your first reason, proof or example.)
1. detail 1
2. detail 2
B. SUPPORT # 2 (Your second reason, proof or example.)
1. detail 1
2. detail 2
C. SUPPORT # 3 (Your third reason, proof or example.)
1. detail 1
2. detail 2
III. CONCLUDING SENTENCE (Refer to your topic sentence. Write a complete sentence.)