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Should I outline before or after researching?

Both, in two passes. A rough outline before reading tells you what to look for. A real outline after reading is built from what you actually found, which is frequently not what you expected. Outlining only before means forcing your sources into a shape you chose in ignorance.

This comes up on Essay Outline Templates, where it is answered in the context of the work itself.

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