How do you write an outline in standard outline form?

To write an outline in standard outline form, you can follow these steps:

1. Start with a Roman numeral (I, II, III, etc.) for the main section of your outline. This represents the main topic or idea.
2. Capitalize the first letter of each word in the Roman numeral. This helps distinguish it from other levels of your outline.
3. Indent the Roman numeral by about 0.5 inches or one tab space. This creates a hierarchical structure in your outline.
4. Underneath the Roman numeral, write an uppercase letter (A, B, C, etc.) to represent the first subtopic or supporting point related to the main idea.
5. Indent the uppercase letter further than the Roman numeral, typically about 0.5 inches more.
6. Subordinate points or details related to each uppercase letter can be represented by Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.). Indent them further than the uppercase letter.
7. Continue this hierarchical structure with lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.) for further subtopics, and use lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.) and numbers within parentheses (1), (2), (3), etc., as needed, depending on the depth of your outline.

Here is an example of what a standard outline form might look like:

I. Main Topic
A. First subtopic
1. Supporting detail
2. Supporting detail
B. Second subtopic
a. Supporting detail
b. Supporting detail
C. Third subtopic
i. Supporting detail
ii. Supporting detail

By organizing your thoughts in this way, it becomes easier to structure your writing and ensure all the necessary points are included.