Working Outline:

Below is provided a sample working outline. Do not just research biographical data; there must be three equal portions to your presentation. Remember, your thesis and outline will evolve as your research and knowledge of the poet increases, so this is a mere starting point. Your final outline should be quite detailed.

1. Full Intro with thesis
2.  His/Her poetry was influenced by personal background.

1. People who influenced writing

1. Person

1. How they influenced

1. Example from works

1. Analysis

2. Events that influenced writings

1. Event

1. How they influenced

1. Example from works

1. Analysis

3.  His/Her poetry was influenced by the __________ time period.

1. The poems reflected common themes of the period.

1. Theme

1. How it is common

1. Example from works

1. analysis

2. The poems reflected the characteristic style of the period.

1. Characteristic

1. How is it reflected

1. Example from works

1. analysis

4. Contributions to American Literary Heritage (what do people say this person did for society or for poetry)?
5. Full Conclusion