For client assignments, I usually start by doing a very short outline of the piece, then identifying the right sources to interview. (buildbookbuzz.com)
Resume objectives should be short outlines of what you know and can apply in a professional environment. (coverlettersandresume.com)
In addition to the really short outline that a TOC essentially is, it is wise to make a more extended TOC that connects your research plan to your writing plan. (sciencemag.org)