Introduction includes attention getter, thesis, and preview. Body includes two, three, or four main points that support thesis. Main points in body follow logical order. Roman numerals, letters, and arabic numbers are combined with indentation to identify main and subordinate levels. Ideas are carefully divided into major elements and subordinate items.
Every subdivision contains at least two items.
Body identifies sources for supporting materials. Body includes external transitions. Internal transitions are optional. Spelling is correct, and words are legible. Sources that require documentation include lectures, films, videotapes, television and radio programs, interviews, books, magazines, and newspapers.