Template
Brief Template  (Must have Word 2010 for PC or Word 2011 for Mac)

Slides
Brief Formatting PowerPoint Presentation (PowerPoint)
Brief Formatting Slides (pdf)

All Users
Setting Tabs with Dot Leaders in Word - Create a TOA/TOC Manually

For PC Word 2007/2010 Users
Formatting Your Brief in Word 2007/2010 - Step-by-Step Guide - Includes page numbering instructions.

For Mac Word Users
Numbering Sections in Word 2011 for Mac - Step-by-Step Guide

Arabic and Roman Numbering from maclawstudents.com
Creating Dot Leaders in Word for Mac from maclawstudents.com

Word Tips: Table of Authorities/Table of Contents for Word 2008 from University of Washington Law Library

Creating a Table of Authorities (Word 2011) from dummies.com

Creating a Table of Contents from Microsoft Office:Mac
Creating a Table of Contents (Word 2011) from Microsoft Office:Mac
Creating a Table of Contents (Word 2011) from dummies.com

Questions
The best method to solve any formatting problem is to come to my office in the Library. 
Reach me via email at david.hanson@drake.edu