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How to Write a Thesis Outline Significance of an Outline When you build a house , you should have a ground plan first and an outline is your ground plan for “building” your thesis. Contents Ⅰ. The definition of an outline Ⅱ. The procedure of preparing an outline Ⅲ. The general content of an outline Ⅳ. The principles for writing an outline What is a thesis outline? A thesis outline is a basic writing plan which consists of a series of phrases or sentences and presents the main points the thesis will cover and the order in which they will be mentioned. What is the function of an outline? A. It increases your skill in organizing ideas and materials; B. It channels your thoughts smoothly from beginning to the end. The Procedure of Preparing an Outline A. Having a satisfactory thesis statement; B. Reviewing all your note cards; C. Bringing related materials together under some general headings and arranging them according to your development of thought; D. Developing a preliminary outline and discussing it with your advisor. Samples of Thesis Statement Sample 1 Thesis topic: Pair Work Design Learners’ Interest Thesis statement: Learners’ interest in pair work is increased by well designed pair work exercises. Sample 2 Thesis topic: Naturalism in Dreiser’s “Sister Carrie” Thesis statement: Influenced by naturalism, “Sister Carrie” typically reflects Dreiser’s view of nature and man in the social environment of his time. The General Contents of an Outline A. Two major formats of outlines B. Two major types of outlines The Two Basic Formats of an Outline 1. The number-letter system / standard outline system 2. The decimal system / decimal pattern Sample of the Number –letter System Ⅰ. The two reasons for … A. The first reason … 1. The women … a. They would … (1). The time … (a). The technology … (b). The public … (2). The plac