Using a working outline during the research and writing process will make your life much easier.

 By creating an outline, you will keep yourself focused and not waste your valuable time.

The working outline is your plan, made up of words, phrases, notes and reminders.

Cross stuff out, move it around, and keep track of what you are doing.

 Remember:

• You will fill in the outline as you go through the research process.
• It will guide you as you write your paper. 
• It is yours - make it work for you.

Sample working outline:

 

Add notes as you go - mine are in RED.

 

Topic: Chefs, Anxiety and the Michelin Guide

 

 

Statement of purpose:

My paper will describe a specific professional/workplace anxiety in the culinary industry

 

I. Introduction

A.Capture reader's attention with a quote, anecdote, statistic - Bernard Loiseau

B. Build up your case or the main reason for your paper - cult of Michelin, perfectionism, anxiety

C. Summarize the main idea of your paper in a thesis statement - anxiety is common in the workplace/chef anxiety/

 

II. First Main Point

A. First Subpoint

1. First Detail
2. Second Detail

B. Second Subpoint

 

III. Seond Main Point (subpoints, details)

 

IV. Third Main Point (subpoints, details)

 

V. Conclusion

A. Restate your main points

B. Summarize the ideas you've presented

C. Return to your thesis; conclude with a compelling remark

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