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10 Outlining

Outlining is a method for organizing ideas and structuring a paper, helping to visualize the content and connect it to the thesis. There are different types of outlines, including sentence, topic, and paragraph outlines, each varying in the level of detail used. Guidelines for writing an outline include ensuring each level has at least two items, proper indentation, and capitalization of the first letter of each item.

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10 Outlining

Outlining is a method for organizing ideas and structuring a paper, helping to visualize the content and connect it to the thesis. There are different types of outlines, including sentence, topic, and paragraph outlines, each varying in the level of detail used. Guidelines for writing an outline include ensuring each level has at least two items, proper indentation, and capitalization of the first letter of each item.

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OUTLINING

WHAT IS OUTLINING?

Outlining is a tool used to organize ideas and


structure your paper.

It helps you visualize your paper's structure and


develop your main points.

It supports connecting information to your thesis and


claims.

Outlines show relationships and hierarchies in your


content.
ORGANIZING YOUR IDEA IN AN
OUTLINE

• ANSWER • USE TWO • WRITE • ADD


THE OR THREE SUBTOPICS SUPPORTING
QUESTION MAIN IDEAS FOR EACH DETAILS FOR
THAT LEADS AS YOUR MAIN IDEA. EACH
TO YOUR MAIN SUBTOPIC.
THESIS HEADINGS.
STATEMENT.
• Sentence Outline – Uses
complete sentences as
entries.
TYPES OF • Topic Outline – Uses
OUTLINES words and phrases as
entries.

• Paragraph Outline – Uses


full paragraphs as entries.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING AN OUTLINE

• Every outline
• Place a period
• Title should be level must have • Indent each
after each
centered above at least two new level of the
numeral and
the outline. items (I and II, A outline.
letter.
and B, etc.).

• Do not include
• Align all items • Capitalize the 'Introduction',
of one type (I, A, first letter of 'Body', and
1, a). each item. 'Conclusion' as
outline topics.
I. MAIN IDEA

A. Subsidiary idea or supporting idea to I

B. Subsidiary idea or supporting idea to I


BASIC 1. Subsidiary idea to B
OUTLINE 2. Subsidiary idea to B
FORM a. Subsidiary idea to 2

b. Subsidiary idea to 2

II. MAIN IDEA

A. Subsidiary or supporting idea to II

B. Subsidiary or supporting idea to II

C. Subsidiary or supporting idea to II

III. MAIN IDEA

It is up to the writer to decide on how many main ideas


and supporting ideas adequately describe the subject. However,
traditional form dictates that if there is a I in the outline, there
has to be a II; if there is an A, there has to be a B; and so forth.
EXAMPLE: SENTENCE OUTLINE

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