First begin with the subheadings:
From above for example A. Prehistory would include subheadings on Paleolithic and Neolithic.
A. Prehistory
1. Paleolithic Age
2. Neolithic Revolution
For each of these subheadings you will want to provide some detail. How much varies but remember you are creating a study tool so you need enough detail to make it worthwhile.
You might want to discuss a. when, b. where, c. who, d. important characteristics and e. historical significance for example.
A. Prehistory
1. Paleolithic Age
a. when
b. where
c. who
d. important characteristics
e. historical significance
2. Neolithic Revolution
a. when
b. where
c. who
d. important characteristics
e. historical significance
Then you want to put in the detail.
In outlining there is a rule, "Never use and 'A' without a 'B"
Here it means never use a "i" without an "ii".
So for "a" when you only have one entry so a. when - 20000 years ago.
But there may be several important characteristics to include.
d. important characteristics
i. domesticating animals
ii. growing crops
iii. new tools
And of course for some of those points you will want to list several examples under the sub sub heading.
Practice helps, but remember you are doing this is a study aid to create a study aid. Think about what you are learning as you work through the outline.
