. Do not mix topic and sentence outline methods.
2. Indent properly.
3. In a sentence outline, begin each point with a capital letter and place a
period after each division number or letter and at the end of the sentence.
4. In a topic outline, begin each point with a capital letter and place a period
after each division number or letter. Do not place periods after ideas.
5. Strive for parallel wording among outline topics and sub-topics.