Before beginning to write your literature review, it is essential to  develop an outline. The outline will show the organization of your ideas  and the order in which you plan to present them. Note the references  you currently have for each topic and the topics that need further  research before you write your final paper.

Create an outline of the ideas that you have gathered so far. This  outline will serve as the structure for your paper. Therefore, it must  be well organized and logical. With the assistance of your instructor,  you will revise the outline as necessary for better structure or to  include necessary but missing points in the argument or supportive  research.

Included in this week’s Books & Resources is an example of an  outline of literature related to programs on bullying in schools. Your  literature review may be organized differently, as it will relate to the  particular problem you are studying and its important points and  aspects. You will also need to note at least three references for each  subtopic you list. Submit your outline, along with a reference list that  reflects the research you noted in your outline