1. Write your topic or thesis statement, if you have one. More <span>2. Order your main subtopics using Roman numerals. </span> <span>3. Add at least 2 subpoints in each subtopic using capital letters. </span> <span>4. Expand with subpoints using lowercase letters. </span> <span>5. Add layers if necessary with lowercase Roman numerals. </span> <span>6. Don't forget the conclusion, if you have one. </span>