General Outline
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Introduction
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Background Information The Main Point or Thesis 1 First main Idea
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II. Topic 1.
Specific information or Support
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Item (optional) Item (optional)
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Specific information or Support Specific information or Support Specific information or Support Specific information or Support Specific information or Support information or Support
Second main idea
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Third main idea
1. 2. Specific Topic 2
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1. Idea 1 2. Idea 2 IV. 1. 2.
Summation of Points or Conclusion Recap some arguments made or points mentioned Solutions, closing arguments, or speculative information