Drafting the Paper:
Outlining Your Paper

A formal outline can be difficult and time consuming to write. But taking the time to do an outline will give structure to your paper and often makes the writing go easier. By consulting the web sites we have listed under "References and Resources," you will get specific directions on how to write an outline.

References and Resources



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