Summary Papers

What is Point by Point?

Point by Point Outlines focus on the individual aspects of the topics. This method can support any number of items to provide supportive details as it will be the supporting points that form the paragraphs.

Point by Point Outline and Example

1. Introduction
     a. Thesis Statement
          i.Point 1
          ii. Point 2
          iii. Point 3
          iv. Etc.
2. Point 1
     a. Summary of Point
          i. Supporting Details 1
          ii. Supporting Details 2
          iii. Etc.
3. Point 2
     a. Summary of Point
          i. Supporting Details 1
          ii. Supporting Details 2
          iii. Etc.
4. Point 3...4...5...etc.
     a. Summary of Point
          i. Supporting Details 1
          ii. Supporting Details 2
          iii. Etc.
5. Conclusion
     a. Restate Thesis
     b. Summarize your findings

1. Introduction
     A. Thesis Statement
          i. When comparing the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Hobbit Trilogy, it is clear that preparation time, budget, special effects, and a well-spaced release schedule can have a tremendous effect on film quality.  
2. Preparation Time
     a. Years vs. Months
     b. Surprise Director
3. Budget
     a. Success vs Profit ratio
     b. Average cost of big budget movies
4. Release Schedule
     a. Years vs. Months part II
     b. Extended fight scene to plan next movie
5. Practical Effects/CGI
     a. Ian McKellen Breakdown
     b. Thorin's Gold-Melting Dream
6. Conclusion
    a. Restate Thesis
    b. Summarize how you proved your argument