What is an Outline?

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Outlines

While you write a research paper, you might get lost; either if you don't know what to do, or your content is not organized and is all over the place. A simple method of keeping track of what you will do and getting organized for you stuff is called an Outline. Let's see what this thing can do.


What is an Outline?

    An outline is a type of organization method which uses a hierarchical list to organize the main points of your writing piece; especially an essay. There are many types of Outlines; I will talk about the main three outlines. 

1. Alphanumeric Outline

    An Alphanumeric Outline; or the traditional outline format; is a type of outline that uses both alphabetical and numerical characters at the same time. The Format shown below is a example of an Alphanumerical Outline.



2. Full-Sentence Outline

    A Full-Sentence Outline is an outline which is essentially an alphanumeric outline; but at each point a full-sentence is required. 



3. Decimal Outline

    Decimal Outlines are also relating to Alphanumeric Outlines, but one advantage of a decimal outline is that the decimal notation can give you how the level of outline relates to the larger one. 

Why are Outlines Useful? 

    Outlines can be useful in constructing ideas and organizing them in a order. By creating an outline before you make your actual paper, you can work steady on your paper and can have a sturdy foundation from the start that you can trust. By making an outline, you can develop many ideas that can help shape the thesis. You can create your own "instructions" on how to make your paper, just as if you are reading the instructions on how to put together your new desk you just bought.


  A Outline about ME (I personally think decimal outline is the best so I will use a decimal outline)


Ethan

1.0 About me
      1.1 Age: 13
      1.2 School: MICA
             1.2.1 7th Grader
2.0 My dreams
      2.1 Programmer
              2.1.1 Game Developer
      2.2 Youtuber
             2.2.1 Minecraft Youtuber
3.0 More about me
      3.1 Favorite color: White
            3.1.1 Second Fav: Blue / Black
      3.2 My favorite Instrument: Drums
            3.2.1 Second Fav: Piano
      3.3 My Favorite Food: Korean food called 짜장면 and many more!

         

        I hope you learned about outlines and the importance of it. Why not use an outline on your next essay? Thanks!


    









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