1. in general notation for your main topics ( or body sections ) in an outline is

a. roman numerals

b. capital letters

c. arabic numerals

d. lowercase letters

2. the general notation for your subtopics in an outline is

a. roman numerals

b. capital letters

c. arabic numerals

d. lowercase letters

3. the general notation for your supporting points in an outline is

a. roman numerals

b. capital letters

c. arabic numerals

d. lowercase letters

An outline identifies the most important ideas in one or more chapters of a textbook and organize them according to their significance.  

1. Main topics are written in Roman Numerals (A). These are used to identify the biggest and most important ideas.

2. Subtopics are written in capital letters (B). They give backup facts which are followed by a period.

3. Supporting points are written in Arabic numerals (C). They are specific details about the subtopics.