OUTLINING AND

FORMULATING
THESIS STATEMENT
LESSON OBJECTIVES

Students will know the different

outline formats

 Students will be able toformulate an

outline and a thesis statement of a
certain topic
REVIEW

What is the importance of

formulating opinions based on
facts?
ACTIVATING PRIOR
KNOWLEDGE

How do you plan the process of

writing an academic paper?
DISCUSSION
 What is a writing outline?

 A preliminary draft or plan in
writing, as of a project or proposal.

 Creating an outline is a good step to take while writing your paper.

It allows you to brainstorm new ideas and make sure your paper
will be organized, focused, and supported. Many writers find it
easier to write from an outline instead of starting from a blank page.
 When should I write an outline?
Writing an outline can take place at any time
during the writing process. Although it is
most commonly used before beginning to
write or doing research, this process can also
take place during or after writing your paper
to make sure your points are organized and
make sense.
 How do I write an outline?

• Identify your topic or thesis statement.

• Decide what points you would like to discuss during your
paper.
• Put your points in logical, numerical order so that each point
connects back to your main point.
• Write possible transitions between paragraphs.
 Remember that your outline should serve as a rough idea of
how your paper will develop; it does not have to be very
formal or exact.
 What are outline formats?
 Traditional Outline Format

-A traditional outline starts with outlining the main points of the essay
and then listing all the sub-topics of those ideas and evidence which back up
the idea. 
- this uses roman numerals, letters and numbers

 Standard Outline Format-

- The standard outline uses number in organizing the ideas to be presented in writing
  Traditional Outline
Title of the Work: Units of a Research University
I. College of Medicine
A. Community Medicine
B. Pathology
II. College of Engineering
A. Industrial Engineering
B. Mechanical Engineering
C. Chemical Engineering
III. School of Fine Arts
A. Painting
B. Sculpture
IV. College of Liberal Arts
A. Political science
B. History
C. Literature
  Standard Format
 Title of the Work: Units of a Research University
1.0 College of Medicine
1.1 Community Medicine
1.2 Pathology

2.0 College of Engineering

2.1 Industrial Engineering
2.2 Mechanical Engineering
2.3 Chemical Engineering
3.0 School of Fine Arts
3.1 Painting
3.2 Sculpture

4.0 College of Liberal Arts

4.1 Political Science
4.2 History
4.3 Literature
THESIS STATEMENT

What is a thesis statement?

- A thesis
statement is an overall idea or argument of
your work.

- It is a general statement that presents essential points

that leads the reader to the right direction.
 A thesis statement must be…
- focused and succinct
- formed as a declarative sentence
- should have at least 3 ideas that will be developed in the
succeeding sections of the work
Example:
The ASEAN region is a dynamic system because it capitalizes
on cultural diversity, rich resources, and a variety of
perspectives.