The phrase "a draft outline" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a preliminary version of a plan or structure for a document, project, or presentation.
Example: "Before we finalize the report, let's review a draft outline to ensure we cover all necessary points."
Alternatives: "a preliminary outline" or "a rough outline".
A draft outline was described by board members this week.
In a draft outline of the plan for military intervention in Libya reportedly approved by representatives from all 28 member states on 18 May, officials expressed a number of major concerns about the operation.
Corlan Hafren approached us late last year with a draft outline business case for a Severn barrage project and officials have met the consortium to discuss it and the next steps to enable us to assess whether the benefits in terms of economic growth and renewable energy justify the costs and the environmental consequences for the Severn estuary.
Although he said the department's main goal remains fighting crime, a draft outline of the new plan, which Mr. Kerik said he would present to commanders on Wednesday, notes that "any further gains in these areas will be hollow without the full support of the communities we serve".
"I AM successfully completing a draft outline of my novel".
Over the weekend, the Huffington Post received a draft outline of a proposal on consumer protection from Senator Dodd.
Write a rough draft outline of what you would like to put in your retail management resume.
Two weeks ago U.S. Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA), a longtime clean energy and public health champion, released a discussion draft outlining his ambitious plans to combat global warming and create jobs.
EW, SS, RP-S, CMG, PV, JV, ML participated in the draft outline and contributed to content.
GW, CHG and MT commented on the idea and draft outline.
At the time MPs were debating a draft bill outlining the unpopular economic reforms that will have to be imposed.
