sample outline
The Effects of Technology to Students Study Habit
Topic Statement: Technology has greatly influenced the study habit of the students.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Students’ Study Habit
B. Statement of Purpose
II. BODY
A. The Significance of Technology to Study Habit
B. Benefits Gained by Students from Technology
C. Effects of Technology
1. Psychological
2. Physical
3. Attitude towards Studies
D. Parents’ Role
E. Interview
III. CONCLUSION
Bibliography
Writing an Outline An outline is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts and arguments. A good outline can make conducting research and then writing the paper very efficient. Your outline page must include your: Paper Title
Thesis statement
Major points/arguments indicated by Roman numerals (i.e., I, II, III, IV, V, etc.)
Support for your major points, indicated by capital Arabic numerals (i.e., A, B, C, D, E, etc.) Roman numeral I should be your “Introduction”. In the introduction portion of your paper, you’ll want to tell your reader what your paper is about and then tell what your paper hopes to prove (your thesis). So an Introduction gives an overview of the topic and your thesis statement. The final Roman numeral should be your “Conclusion”. In the conclusion, you summarize what you have told your reader. Following are 3 sample outlines, from actual student papers. YOUR outline can be MORE detailed, or might be LESS detailed. Remember that a good outline makes writing easier and more efficient. Sample Outline #1
Title: Frederick Douglass
Thesis: Frederick Douglass played a crucial role in securing the abolition of slavery and equality of African-American rights through his actions, ideas, and efforts as a lecturer, author/publisher, and politician. I. Introduction
A. Thesis
B. Roles/Arguments II. Douglass as Lecturer
A. History as slave and acquisition of
Topic Statement: Technology has greatly influenced the study habit of the students.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Students’ Study Habit
B. Statement of Purpose
II. BODY
A. The Significance of Technology to Study Habit
B. Benefits Gained by Students from Technology
C. Effects of Technology
1. Psychological
2. Physical
3. Attitude towards Studies
D. Parents’ Role
E. Interview
III. CONCLUSION
Bibliography
Writing an Outline An outline is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts and arguments. A good outline can make conducting research and then writing the paper very efficient. Your outline page must include your: Paper Title
Thesis statement
Major points/arguments indicated by Roman numerals (i.e., I, II, III, IV, V, etc.)
Support for your major points, indicated by capital Arabic numerals (i.e., A, B, C, D, E, etc.) Roman numeral I should be your “Introduction”. In the introduction portion of your paper, you’ll want to tell your reader what your paper is about and then tell what your paper hopes to prove (your thesis). So an Introduction gives an overview of the topic and your thesis statement. The final Roman numeral should be your “Conclusion”. In the conclusion, you summarize what you have told your reader. Following are 3 sample outlines, from actual student papers. YOUR outline can be MORE detailed, or might be LESS detailed. Remember that a good outline makes writing easier and more efficient. Sample Outline #1
Title: Frederick Douglass
Thesis: Frederick Douglass played a crucial role in securing the abolition of slavery and equality of African-American rights through his actions, ideas, and efforts as a lecturer, author/publisher, and politician. I. Introduction
A. Thesis
B. Roles/Arguments II. Douglass as Lecturer
A. History as slave and acquisition of