Thursday, June 02, 2011

Sample Outline for Future Essay

Template for Outline:
1. Brief introduction:  state your overall view of the future
2. Novel view of ___________ (Aspect A)
3. My view of ___________(Aspect A)
4. Novel view of _______ (Aspect B)
5. My view of _______ (Aspect B)
6. Novel view of _______ (Aspect C)
7. My view of _______ (Aspect C)


Sample Completed Outline:
1. Optimistic view of future, especially in terms of technology, leisure, and government.

2. Anthem view of technology in the future
--primitive technology
--fear of technology
--group control of innovations
3. My view of technology in the future
--advances in technology
--trust in technology
-- freedom for innovations

4. Anthem view of leisure in the future
--limited leisure choices
--limited time for leisure

5. My view of leisure in the future
--expanded leisure choices
--increased time for leisure

6. Anthem view of government in the future
--totalitarian government
--gov. maintains status quo
--leaders not elected
7. My view of government in the future
--democratic government
--gov. reflects changes in society
--leaders not elected