Example of a “Bad” Outline
Topic:
Robert E. Lee
Thesis: Although Southerners like to portray General Robert
E. Lee as the best general in American history, his military strategy actually
lost the war for the South.
I. Personal
Background
A.
Before The War
B.
Personal Philosphy
C.
Main Events during the War
D.
After the War
II. Aggressive
Military Strategy
A.
Antietam
B.
Gettysburg
C.
Wilderness-Petersburg Campaign
III.
Alternative Strategies
A.
He could have fought a defensive war
B.
He could have more support to the Western Theater