Provide an outline map of where to go with the essay. A well-developed outline will show the essay’s thesis, the main idea of each body paragraph, and the evidence/support that will be offered in each paragraph to substantiate the main points.

The Power of English language in our Society today

Plan – An outline provides a map of where to go with the essay. A well-developed outline will show the essay’s thesis, the main idea of each body paragraph, and the evidence/support that will be offered in each paragraph to substantiate the main points.
An outline is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts and arguments. A good outline can make conducting research and writing the paper very efficient. Your outline page must include your: Paper Title; Thesis statement; Major points/arguments indicated by Roman numerals (i.e., I, II, III, IV, V, etc.); Support for your major points, indicated by capital Arabic numerals (i.e., A, B, C, D, E, etc.). The final Roman numeral should be your “Conclusion.” In conclusion, you summarize what you have told your reader.

Remember that a good outline makes writing more accessible and more efficient.
Introduction: Thesis
Body Paragraphs:
Main Idea
Support examples –
Data, title of the articles
Conclusion – Main points

EXAMPLE of the OUTLINE for ESSAY #3. Topic: Language and Internet

1. Introduction:
Background information – a short history of the Internet and electronic media.
Thesis (opinion, position): The Internet has influenced the style of communication among people.

2. Body Paragraph #1.
Topic sentence (the main sentence of each paragraph that supports the thesis of the essay):
Due to the Internet expansion, people have started using informal English in writing.
David Crystal “Language and Internet,” chapter 1, 2, 4″; Lori Andrews “George Orwell…”,

3. Body Paragraph #2.
Topic sentence (the main sentence of each paragraph that supports the thesis of the essay):
The media and Internet have simplified communication.
“The Bane of the Internet” Ha Jin, Lori Andrews “George Orwell…”, David Crystal “Language and Internet”

4. Body Paragraph #3.
Topic sentence (the main sentence of each paragraph that supports the thesis of the essay):
Internet creates loneliness and depression.
“The Loneliness of the Interconnected” by Charles Seife.

5. Body Paragraph # 4.
Topic sentence(the main sentence of each paragraph that supports the thesis of the essay):
The media and Internet have deprived people’s privacy.
“The Bane of the Internet” Ha Jin, Lori Andrews “George Orwell…”, “The Loneliness of the Interconnected” by Charles Seife.

6. Conclusion: Closing of the main points of the essay.