Sample+Outline

Look at the sample research paper outline below. It shows how to organize information from your note cards into main topics, subtopics, details, and subdetails. **Impact of Flights to the Moon on Society** I. Manned Space programs A. U.S. programs 1. Mercury, Gemini, Apollo a. Apollo 11 B. Soviet programs 1. Vostok, Voskhod, Soyuz C. Accidents and other setbacks 1. 1967 accidents a. Apollo b. Soyuz 2. Apollo 13
 * RESEARCH – Writing the Outline **

II. The U.S.—Soviet race for the moon A. The cost of competition 1. How much did it all cost? 2. Was it worth it? B. Comparing technology III. Connection to today’s society A. Positive B. Negative


 * Step 1: Write the title of your research paper **
 * Step 2: Organize the notes from your note cards into main topics. **
 * Step 3: Write the Roman number I after the first main topic. **
 * Write the Roman numeral II after the second main topic, **
 * and so on. **
 * Step 4: Write the subtopics for each main topic. **
 * Step 5: Write the details that go with each of these subtopics. **
 * Step 6: Write the sub-details that go with each of these details. **
 * Step 7: Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 for each main topic. **
 * Step 8: Wrap up your discussion and bring to closure. **