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  Harvard Outline
   
 
  1. Roman numerals indicate main topics, generalizations and broad categories.

    1. Capital letters identify major sup-topics.

      1. Arabic numerals reflect more specific categories or varieties of the sub-topic.
      2. Use complete sentences throughout.
    1. Lower case letters indicate more specific information.
    2. Examples, illustrations or precise terminology often appear at this point in the outline.
  1. Divisions must be made in pairs.

    1. A number “1” requires a number “2.”
    2. A single subcategory should simply be incorporated into the more general topic preceding.
  1. Physical representation reflects organization.

    1. Similar numbers and letters align vertically.
    2. If a sentence is too long for one line, begin the second line under the first letter of the word in the preceding line.
    3. Be consistent in spacing.

      1. Use standard typing rules like double spacing after a period.
      2. Either single spacing or double spacing between letters and numbers is acceptable. Choose a clear pattern and follow it.
  1. All enumerations should be followed by a period.

 

 


   
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