1. Creating
an
Outline

2. Here is an
example of a
completed
notecard.

3. Let’s sort the
cards for our
paper.

4. Cards provide EVIDENCE.
Sort the cards to plan the
STRUCTURE of your paper.

5. Switch back
to Normal
view.

6. Go through and
color code each
slide. Click on
“Format Picture”

7. Choose a color for
each paragraph
and change the
background.

8. Switch back to
Slide Sorter to
resort.

10. Return to Normal
view and switch to
Outline.

11. Return to Normal
view and switch to
Outline.
View in Outline to start writing
paper.

12. Other tips
 Add Topic Sentence and/or conclusion
cards
 Add a Thesis card
 Add anything else that helps you organize
your paper.