5/15/2011 Essay Outlines

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2 You create an outline (usually in your head) when you are planning your essay. For major essays, you must construct one on paper. Your outline includes: Your main idea (thesis); Your subordinate points (the main idea of each paragraph); Your supporting details (the content of each paragraph) In your head, it might look something like this: 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 2

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4 This is a sample essay outline See how the outline is broken down into categories. The large roman numerals represent paragraphs (I, II, ) The capital letters represent arguments within the paragraph (A, B ) The numbers represent points within the argument. 4

5 Before we begin, create a template for your outline so that you can work on it as we look at each of its parts. Your template should look like this: 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 5

6 Introduction Begin with an interesting anecdote, a quote, or statistic to get your reader s interest. The last sentence of your introduction should be the thesis of your paper: For very different and interesting reasons, three cartoon fathers have changed the face of television in this era. Conclusion Begin your conclusion with a re-stated thesis (not the same as in the original, but similar). Briefly summarize the most important attributes of your body paragraphs and end the essay the way you began: with an anecdote, quote, or interesting statistic: After all, as Homer might say: Marge, my dear, I learned absolutely nothing. 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 6

7 Works for the CIA. Captures Roger the alien. Shows respect for America. Displays low levels of intelligence. Stan Smith 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 7

8 Peter Griffin Works on a fishing boat. Drinks Pawtucket Pete beer. Travels with his dog Brian. Fights a giant chicken frequently. 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 8

9 Homer Simpson Works at the nuclear power plant. Hates his neighbor Flanders. Loves his wife Marge dearly. Chokes his son Bart often 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 9

10 Works Captures Shows Displays Works Drinks Travels Fights Works Hates Loves Chokes 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 10

11 Stan Peter Homer WORKS FOR THE CIA. Interrogated terrorists. Made strong coffee. Blew up several weapons of mass destruction. TRAVELS WITH HIS DOG BRIAN Toured the Pawtucket Beer factory. Became police officers in a hillbilly community. Went into rehab together. HATES HIS NEIGHBOR FLANDERS. Flanders represents all the qualities Homer doesn t possess. Sobriety Lawfulness Honesty Loyalty 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 11

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13 Notice how each subordinate point is indicated with an UPPERCASE ROMAN NUMERAL? I. Introduction II. Stan Smith III. Peter Griffin Essay Title The All-Time Best Superheroes Chandler i IV.Homer Simpson V. Conclusion

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15 Television Cartoon Dads Chandler i I. Introduction Throughout television history, many characters have come and gone, but few have the impact of Stan Smith, Peter Griffin, and Homer Simpson. II. Stan Smith III. Peter Griffin IV. Homer Simpson V. Conclusion TV dads like Stan Smith, Peter Griffin, and Homer Simpson have stood the test of time and remain relevant and pure icons in cartoon history.

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17 Television Cartoon Dads Chandler i I. Introduction Throughout television history, many characters have come and gone, but few have the impact of Stan Smith, Peter Griffin, and Homer Simpson. Indent II. Stan Smith A. Works for the CIA B. Captures Roger the alien. C. Shows respect for America D. Displays low levels of intelligence III. Peter Griffin IV. Homer Simpson V. Conclusion TV dads like Stan Smith, Peter Griffin, and Homer Simpson have stood the test of time and remain relevant and pure icons in cartoon history.

18 Indent Television Cartoon Dads Chandler i I. Introduction Throughout television history, many characters have come and gone, but few have the impact of Stan Smith, Peter Griffin, and Homer Simpson. II. Indent Stan Smith A. Works for the CIA 1. Interrogated terrorists. 2. Made strong coffee. 3. Blew up several weapons of mass destruction. B. Captures Roger the alien C. Shows respect for America D. Displays low levels of intelligence III. Peter Griffin IV. Homer Simpson

19 II. Stan Smith A. Works for the CIA Indent 1. Interrogated prisoners 2. Made strong coffee 3. Blew up weapons of mass destruction a. Toxic nerve gas b. Nuclear bomb c. Roger s wine cellar B. Captures Roger the Alien C. Shows respect for America D. Displays low levels of intelligence. In larger papers, you may have to further expand on your expanded supporting details. 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 19

20 III. Peter Griffin A. Works on a fishing boat B. Drinks Pawtucket Pete beer C. Travels with his dog Brian 1. Toured the Pawtucket Beer factory. 2. Became police officers in a hillbilly community. 3. Went into rehab together. D. Fights a giant chicken frequently 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 20

21 IV. Homer Simpson A. Works at the nuclear power plant B. Hates his neighbor Flanders 1. Flanders represents all the qualities Homer doesn t possess. a. Sobriety b. Lawfulness c. Honesty d. Loyalty C. Loves his wife Marge dearly D. Chokes his son Bart often 5/15/2011 Essay Outlines 21