April 21st class: The OUTLINE

Hey guys, it's Jasmine.

Today, we got our notecards back, so we're on to the next step - the outline. The outline is used mostly for structure, while the rough draft adds style. Since our paper is going to be roughly 10 pages, our outlines should be 8-10 pages long (15 is too much).

Rules:
1) Unlike the final paper, the outline is single-spaced.

2) Here's the basic structure:
A. Topic Sentence
-->1.
----->a.
-------->(1)
----------->(a)
---------------->i.

3) The outline is in complete sentences. Use ONE sentence per index point - not 2 sentences semicoloned together, or ridiculously long sentences. The exception is quotes: we can use 1 quote per index point.

4) Where there is an A, there must be a B! Where there is a 1, there must be a 2! No point will exist in isolation.

5) I. is the introduction and X. (your last Roman numeral) is the conclusion.
II., III., IV., etc may be subject headings from notecards. They may represent paragraphs or groupings of paragraphs - bigger ideas.

6) How are paragraphs constructed?
1. Introduction - topic sentence
2. Development
3. Support - quote/paraphrase
4. Explanation of support - **Explain how the support backs your topic sentence and thesis.
5. Conclusion/transition
An intro paragraph goes from general to specific, culminating in your thesis sentence. The conclusion paragraph answers the question, "So what?" - why does your paper matter in a broader context?

7) Rules for quoting
If the quote is less than 4 lines, use in-text citation. If it is 4 lines or more, use a block quote.

No quotes may be used at the beginning of paragraphs (so they can't be used at Roman numerals) or at the ends of paragraphs. They MUST be anchored to the text. Ex. As the author says, "____" (Watson 93).
Every quote needs to reference the author's name/page. Since quotes must be surrounded by explanation, there should be no quote stacking.

Outlines are due in a week (4/28)! Good luck!