Once you have determined your method or methods of development,
put together a working outline. This plan can range from a brief
sketch of main points to a detailed point-by-point outline complete
with paragraphs and topic sentences. The idea is to provide yourself
with a rough map of where the essay will go, making a diagram
of your thoughts to sharpen and define your purpose. At this point
you can also give your essay a working title. The outline shows
where to begin and breaks the assignment into manageable parts.
