Analytical Research Outline MLA Outline Format – This is a format will need to be tailored to fit the topic and type of composition. You may have more topics than I have typed. The information should be typed and cited as you complete the outline. Use the parenthetical citation recommended in Noodle Tools. If you are using Microsoft Word, choose the numbering option on the toolbar and format it to outline numbering. Use the tab key to modify the outline. Thesis Statement: I. Topic #1 a. First evidence for support i. ii. iii. b. Second evidence for support i. ii. iii. c. Third evidence for support i. ii. iii. Topic #2 a. First evidence for support i. ii. iii. b. Second evidence for support i. ii. iii. c. Third evidence for support i. ii. iii. Topic #3 a. First evidence for support i. ii. iii. b. Second evidence for support i.
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ii. iii. c. Third evidence for support i. ii. iii. Topic #4 a. First evidence for support i. ii. iii. b. Second evidence for support i. ii. iii. c. Third evidence for support i. ii. iii. Conclusion a. Restate thesis b. Call to action