1. Outlines

2. Traditional Roman Numeral Outline Major Section Second-level subsection Third-level subsection Fourth-level subsection

3. If you are writing an article about the development of the Internet for a company magazine, you might begin with the following major sections: History of the Internet Growth of Internet technology and future societal issues for the Internet But then you realize that the first-level heading is overall topic, and that the second-level heading has too much in it. So… Background of Internet technology Growth of Internet technology Future societal issues for the Internet

4. More breakdown… Background of Internet technology Growth of Internet technology Future societal issues for the Internet Once you establish your major sections, look for minor divisions within each section. Background of Internet technology Pioneers Later developers Growth of Internet technology Network technology Improvements in network technology Future societal issues for the Internet E-commerce and intellectual stakeholders Domain space “Digital Divide” Privacy Issues

5. After you have all the second-level divisions… Get really specific!!!

6. Sequential Outline (the easiest one) Divide your subject into steps, then present the steps in the order in which they occur.

7. Outline: How to E-mail a Picture from a Digital Camera Transferring photos from camera to computer Connect camera to computer by plugging the camera cable into the computer port. Click on Camera icon on desktop to view images stored in the camera. Decide which photos you want to transfer. Saving photos on computer Create and name a folder on your hard drive or on your desktop. Open and view images (as described in step 1). Select images you wish to save; drag them to the designated folder or save them by using imaging software. Delete images from camera. Back up images on an external medium. Modifying photos Crop, change resolution, or add effects, using imaging software. Save the edited image by using the Save As or Export command, renaming the image to reflect changes. Attaching photos to an e-mail Open e-mail box and and click on Attachment icon. Locate designated folder and click on file to be sent. Before sending, check with recipient about file size restrictions.

8. Again, after getting first- and second-level headers, get more specific… This time add some narrative.

9. Choose one of the following and create a Sequential outline. How to make a PBJ sandwich How to wash a load of laundry How to add a photo to Facebook and tag somebody How to make cinnamon and sugar toast How to grill the perfect steak How to field dress a deer What to do on a first date How to bake chocolate chip cookies