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The outline for an informative essay should include
the main topic and subtopics.
all of the supporting evidence.
any quotations and citations.
the text of the conclusion.
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Short answer:
- Include the main topic and subtopics — yes.
- Include supporting evidence — yes, but only the key evidence or notes, not every detail.
- Include quotations and citations — include brief quotation notes or source references (author/year or short citation), not full quoted passages.
- Include the text of the conclusion — no; include a concise statement of the conclusion’s main points or the concluding idea, not the polished final paragraph.
Why: An outline is a plan, so it should map your thesis, major points, and the evidence you will use, plus notes about sources and the conclusion’s main takeaway. It should not contain the full written essay (long quotations or the finished conclusion), which defeats the purpose of outlining.
Recommended brief outline format
1. Title / Topic
2. Thesis statement (one sentence)
3. Introduction notes: hook idea, context/background (one line each)
4. Main point A (topic sentence)
- Key evidence/fact 1 (source short note)
- Key evidence/fact 2 (source short note)
- Transition note
5. Main point B (topic sentence)
- Key evidence/fact (source)
- Example or statistic (source)
6. Main point C (topic sentence)
- Key evidence (source)
7. Conclusion: restate thesis in different words; 1–2 bullet points of concluding implications or calls to action
Example (very short)
- Topic: Benefits of Urban Trees
- Thesis: Urban trees improve public health, reduce energy use, and boost property values.
- Intro: Hook — city heatwave statistic; context — urbanization trend
- Point 1: Public health
- Evidence: lower asthma rates near tree-lined streets (Smith 2020)
- Evidence: mental health benefits from access to green space
- Point 2: Energy/cooling
- Evidence: shading reduces building cooling costs by X% (DOE 2019)
- Point 3: Economic value
- Evidence: increased property values near mature trees
- Conclusion: Reiterate thesis; recommend municipal tree-planting policy
If you want, I can convert your draft into a proper outline using this format.
- Include the main topic and subtopics — yes.
- Include supporting evidence — yes, but only the key evidence or notes, not every detail.
- Include quotations and citations — include brief quotation notes or source references (author/year or short citation), not full quoted passages.
- Include the text of the conclusion — no; include a concise statement of the conclusion’s main points or the concluding idea, not the polished final paragraph.
Why: An outline is a plan, so it should map your thesis, major points, and the evidence you will use, plus notes about sources and the conclusion’s main takeaway. It should not contain the full written essay (long quotations or the finished conclusion), which defeats the purpose of outlining.
Recommended brief outline format
1. Title / Topic
2. Thesis statement (one sentence)
3. Introduction notes: hook idea, context/background (one line each)
4. Main point A (topic sentence)
- Key evidence/fact 1 (source short note)
- Key evidence/fact 2 (source short note)
- Transition note
5. Main point B (topic sentence)
- Key evidence/fact (source)
- Example or statistic (source)
6. Main point C (topic sentence)
- Key evidence (source)
7. Conclusion: restate thesis in different words; 1–2 bullet points of concluding implications or calls to action
Example (very short)
- Topic: Benefits of Urban Trees
- Thesis: Urban trees improve public health, reduce energy use, and boost property values.
- Intro: Hook — city heatwave statistic; context — urbanization trend
- Point 1: Public health
- Evidence: lower asthma rates near tree-lined streets (Smith 2020)
- Evidence: mental health benefits from access to green space
- Point 2: Energy/cooling
- Evidence: shading reduces building cooling costs by X% (DOE 2019)
- Point 3: Economic value
- Evidence: increased property values near mature trees
- Conclusion: Reiterate thesis; recommend municipal tree-planting policy
If you want, I can convert your draft into a proper outline using this format.
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