1. Making a Rough Outline Outlines can be used to help you prepare to write a single paragraph, a composition, a paper, or even a book.

2. Outline for a Single Paragraph HOW TO GET A DRIVER’S LICENSE I. Preparation A. Learn how to driveB. Learn traffic rules II Take a written test A. Bring identificationB. 50 questions on the test C. 75% needed to pass III Take practical driving test

3. Outline for a Research Paper I HOW TO COPE WITH JOB STRESS I. Introduction A. What is stress? B. What is job stress? II. Internal strategies for coping A. Recognizing sources of stress B. Determining sources of stress C. Changing ways of viewing stress

4. Outline for a Research Paper II III. External Strategies for coping A. Being open B. Creating pleasant environments 1. In the workplace2. At home C. Exercise D. Relaxation IV. Conclusion

5. Problems and Solutions in Mass-Producing Electric Vehicles I I. Introduction II. Batteries A. Their problemB. Breakthroughs III. Characteristics that are most problematic A. Range (distance that a vehicle can travel without additional supply of fuel) B. Speed

6. Problems and Solutions in Mass-Producing Electric Vehicles II IV. Cost A. The vehicle itself B. Replacement of the batteries V. Conclusion

7. Problems in Mass-Producing Electric Vehicles I. Introduction II. Characteristics that are most problematic A. Batteries B. Range C. Speed D. Cost III. Conclusion

8. Rough Outline for a Short Research Paper I. Introduction II. First main body section A. 1st main idea (approximately 1 paragraph) B. 2nd main ideaC. 3rd main idea III. Second main body section IV. Third main body section V. Conclusion

9. The Status of Research in Plant Genetics I I. Introduction II. Research facilities A. Types of companies involved in the research B. Shortage of researchers III. Research projects A. Expanding the genetics base of plants B. Creating beneficial traits in plants

10. The Status of Research in Plant Genetics II IV. Results A. Benefits to agricultures B. “New plants” V. Conclusion

11. The Uses of Sprinkler Irrigation I I. Introduction II. Sprinkler irrigation for agriculture A. Introduction B. System C. Effects on crops D. Advantages and disadvantages

12. The Uses of Sprinkler Irrigation II III. Sprinkler irrigation for home lawns A. Introduction B. System C. Effects on crops D. Advantages and disadvantages

13. The Uses of Sprinkler Irrigation III III. Sprinkler irrigation to protect farms from fire A. Introduction B. System C. Advantages and disadvantages V. Conclusion