An outline is a way of organizing information. It uses key words or word groups to show main topics, subtopics, details, etc. Main topic A. Important subtopic B. Important subtopic 1. Title the outline - write the title of your paper at the top of the page. Follow the sample outline format for numbering and lettering.
Main ideas are chief points.
Label them I, II, III, etc. Each main topic must include at least two subtopics. Subtopics for each main topic are labeled A, B, C, etc. 4. Subdetails or examples for details are labeled a, b, c, etc. 6. Use a period after each division letter or number.