1. 10th Grade World History Research Paper
Creating an Outline
10th Grade World History
Research Paper

2. Why create an outline? Helps you write a logical paper
Helps with sequence
Helps you keep track of large amounts of information
Helps you organize your evidence

3. Before starting your outline, you should have…
Determined the purpose of your paper
Developed your thesis
Thought about the main ideas of your paper (these will become your body paragraphs, so you will need at least 3)

4. Step One…
Brainstorm a list of all the ideas that you want to include in your paper.

5. Step Two… Organize your ideas into groups based on related ideas.
Creating a graphic organizer might be helpful.

6. Step Three…
Arrange your material into subsections from general information to specific details.

7. Step Four…
From your notes, create main and sub headings.

8. Reminders
Creating an outline before writing your paper will make organizing your thoughts a lot easier.