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Who Else Wants to Know How to Write an Outline for Creating Superior Proposals?

By Peter Kirkham

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Published: 07Mar2009
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Knowing how to write an outline, in a business sense, is most beneficial when you're looking to create a report of some kind, write a speech, present a proposal, in fact most written business documents fare much better when created from an outline first.

They're particularly helpful if you're learning how to set out & write any type of business document.

Generally consisting only of headings & bullet points, a report usually does not have any sentences at all apart from perhaps and opening statement and a closing summary.

In fact, you could argue that less is more for an outline as, basically, you need to record your thoughts as they pop into your head so the sooner you get them on paper & be ready for the next thought, the better

Before we get find out how to write an outline, let's look at...

The Purpose of an Outline

An outline is basically a collection of your thoughts, an organization tool. It makes it far simpler to then create a framework for your report.

In the world of business, no one will actually review your outline so do not stress too much over your work. However, in the world of academia, your lecturer might request a copy. If so, simply follow his or her instructions.

What Should My Outline Include...

Generally, it includes headings, subheadings & bullet points that collectively support the main heading. For example, when writing a sales & marketing report your outline could appear as follows:

Introduction.

- Point one

- Point two

- Point three

Case Studies & Research.

- Literature one

- Literature two

- Literature three

Evaluation & Analysis.

- Supporting statement one

- Supporting statement two

- Supporting statement three

Summary.

- Point one

- Point two

- Point three

Rather than concern yourself too much about learning the inside secrets about how to write an outline, you'll be far better off realizing the purpose of it.

If push came to shove, you could whip one up on literally anything that can be written on.

It simply doesn't require the formal layout of say a business proposal or a marketing report, it's simply a tool to assist you to write reports, etc in a clear, logical manner so they address all points and contain all the information they're required to include.

A well crafted outline will make the process of writing a report or speech much easier and, a business document that's been based on an outline will require far less correcting or reformatting. Learning how to write an outline is well worth the time & effort that you'll put into it.

About the author: Author & small business owner Peter Kirkham has written a terrific collection of small business ideas & low budget marketing methods that provides fellow small business owners with the tools to increase profits & create a steady flow of new customers into their businesses... FOREVER. They're all available in his FREE Customer Attraction Kit.

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