1. Write down all the main ideas.
   
   
2. List the subordinate ideas below the main ideas.
   
   
3. Avoid any repetition of ideas.

Below is a partial sample outline for a research paper entitled The Early Days of Baseball.

Baseball is born Rounders Originated in England in the 1600s. Differences between rounders and baseball. The Abner Doubleday theory Many people think Abner Doubleday invented baseball in 1839. Doubleday's friend, Graves, claimed he was a witness. A commission credited Doubleday with inventing the game. Historians say theory is bogus. Baseball becomes popular Interest soars after 1900 Kids' favorite warm-weather sport. Crowds follow pennant races and World Series. Star players become national heroes. Known as "the national pastime." Quote from philosopher Jacques Barzun: "Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." The Babe Ruth era Babe Ruth joins NY Yankees, 1920 Plays outfield. Hits more and longer home runs than anyone before. Other heroes Lou Gehrig. Rogers Hornsby. Radio stations begin broadcasting games Play-by-play accounts reach millions of people.

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