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instructor regarding which style of outline they prefer. An example of a completed version

sentence outline assignment can be viewed by clicking here. The grading rubric for this

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(Replace) Potential Title of Paper Based on Main Points of Thesis

 Introduction

A. Introductory Sentence: Type Here

B. Background/Contextual Info Point 1: Type Here

C. Background/Contextual Info Point 2: Type Here

D. Background/Contextual Info Point 3: Type Here

E. Background/Contextual Info Point 4: Type Here

F. Background/Contextual Info Point 5: Type Here

G. Summary of Points/Transitional Statement: Type Here

H. Thesis: TYPE THESIS HERE

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I. Main Point 1: Type Section Heading Here (not a full sentence)

A. Topic Sentence:

1. Define/Explain the Point:

B. Support Sentence (Evidence):

1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

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C. Support Sentence (Evidence): Type Here

1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

D. Support Sentence (Evidence): Type Here

1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

E. Connection/Transition to Next Section: Type Here

II. Main Point 2: Type Section Heading Here (not a full sentence)

A. Topic Sentence: Type Here

1. Define/Explain the Point: Type Here

B. Support Sentence (Evidence): Type Here

1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

C. Support Sentence (Evidence): Type Here

1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

D. Support Sentence (Evidence): Type Here

1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

E. Connection/Transition to Next Section: Type Here

III. Main Point 3: Type Section Heading Here (not a full sentence)

A. Topic Sentence: Type Here

1. Define/Explain the Point: Type Here

B. Support Sentence (Evidence): Type Here

1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

C. Support Sentence (Evidence): Type Here

1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

D. Support Sentence (Evidence): Type Here

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1. Support Sentence (Explain Importance of Evidence): Type Here

E. Connection/Transition to Next Section: Type Here

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 Conclusion

A. Paraphrased Thesis: Type Here

B. Paraphrased Point 1: Type Here

a. Subpoint if necessary: Type Here

C. Paraphrased Point 2: Type Here

a. Subpoint if necessary: Type Here

D. Paraphrased Point 3: Type Here

a. Subpoint if necessary: Type Here

E. Closing Remarks/Point: Type Here

Working References

The references should be placed on their own page. Make sure your spacing is correct! For more

information about creating your references page, refer to the APA manual style guide. The
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Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) website can be found by clicking here. An

example of a completed APA paper written in 7th edition style can be found by clicking here. A

guide designed for Jersey College students can be viewed by clicking here. An example of a

completed sentence outline assignment can be viewed by clicking here. The grading rubric for

this assignment can be accessed by clicking here.