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Sport Management & Marketing Guide

How to Write an Outline

I. Introduction

         1. Get the reader's attention (for example, by telling something interesting, short, or personal about the topic) 

         2. State the thesis is one sentence (don't ask a question!)

   II. Body of Paper

         1. First Point

               1. Supporting evidence (facts and examples)

               2. Supporting evidence (facts and examples)

         2. Second point

               1. Supporting evidence (facts and examples)

               2. Supporting evidence (facts and examples)                 

         3. Third point

               1. Supporting evidence (facts and examples)

               2. Supporting evidence (facts and examples)                  

         4. Fourth point

               1. Supporting evidence (facts and examples)

               2. Supporting evidence (facts and examples)

    III. Conclusion

       A. Reemphasize your thesis in a fresh way, showing how your have achieved your purpose.

       B. Make a memorable final statement (urge your reader/listener to learn more, explain how this information has changed you or your view of the world, etc.)

Word Template for Outline

Video on how to create an Outline