Title: Competency Assessment: (CU2 M3) Formal Outline
Course: SkillsCom WR 227 14.0 > Section: Credit Unit 2 Module 3 Organizing a Technical Research Paper

Directions:

Prepare a formal outline following the model outline included here. (Google Doc) The model includes step-by-step instructions followed by an example of what the final outline should look like. Keep in mind that this sample outline is very basic; you will likely have a much more complex topic, and therefore require a more complex outline.

Use Roman numerals or number with decimal points. See Chapter 10 in the eTextbook for detailed information on outlining structure.

The formal outline should include the following:

- Thesis statement (in sentence form)
- Three or more top level headings.
- Two or more second level headings beneath every top heading.
- All necessary third level headings.

Consider using questions for top level headings. The headings below will provide the answers. This is not the only way to create a good outline, but it is one effective way to organize your ideas. The real secret to success on this Competency Assessment is creating an outline that gives your Assessment Evaluator (and you) a very good idea of what the final paper will look like.