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Outlining in
Academic Text
KATHLEEN P. BOCOBO
—OUTLINE
An outline is a condensed version of an
academic text in a linear, structured
format.
—OUTLINE
It helps writers to organize ideas,
logically.
—OUTLINE
It is a blueprint that allows
writer/reader focus on the important
aspect of the writing.
TYPES OF OUTLINE
Topic Outline
Sentence Outline
Alphaneumeric Outline
Decimal Outline
TOPIC OUTLINE
A topic outline is characterized by the systematic list of
topics and subtopics written in words or fragments
SENTENCE OUTLINE
A sentence outline is structured in such a way that both
the heading and subheadings are written in a complete
sentences
ALPHANUMERIC OUTLINE
It uses a combination of words of words and numbers.
This type of outline uses arabic numbers for the
headings, and letters and numerals for the
subheadings and further subheadings, respectedly.
DECIMAL OUTLINE
It relies solely on decimals to separate the heading
from the subheadings. Both the heading and
subheadings are written as parallel structures.
What are the benefits of outlining?
It gives an overview of
the topic and it enables
us to see how various
subtopics relate to one
another.
What are the benefits of outlining?
Recording information in
our own words tests our
understanding.
What are the benefits of outlining?
It is an effective way to
record needed
information from
reference book you do
not own.
Let’s write an
outline about
MOVING ON
from a romantic
relationship.
Thesis Statement:
Moving on from a past relationship maybe really
painful, but its is possible, and you can start by loving
yourself, spending more time with loved ones, and by
doing things that makes you happy.
Let’s write an outline
about
BEING A BETTER
PERSON
using
The SENTENCE
OUTLINE.
OUTLINING.pptx

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OUTLINING.pptx

  • 1.
  • 3. —OUTLINE An outline is a condensed version of an academic text in a linear, structured format.
  • 4. —OUTLINE It helps writers to organize ideas, logically.
  • 5. —OUTLINE It is a blueprint that allows writer/reader focus on the important aspect of the writing.
  • 6. TYPES OF OUTLINE Topic Outline Sentence Outline Alphaneumeric Outline Decimal Outline
  • 7. TOPIC OUTLINE A topic outline is characterized by the systematic list of topics and subtopics written in words or fragments
  • 8. SENTENCE OUTLINE A sentence outline is structured in such a way that both the heading and subheadings are written in a complete sentences
  • 9. ALPHANUMERIC OUTLINE It uses a combination of words of words and numbers. This type of outline uses arabic numbers for the headings, and letters and numerals for the subheadings and further subheadings, respectedly.
  • 10. DECIMAL OUTLINE It relies solely on decimals to separate the heading from the subheadings. Both the heading and subheadings are written as parallel structures.
  • 11. What are the benefits of outlining? It gives an overview of the topic and it enables us to see how various subtopics relate to one another.
  • 12. What are the benefits of outlining? Recording information in our own words tests our understanding.
  • 13. What are the benefits of outlining? It is an effective way to record needed information from reference book you do not own.
  • 14. Let’s write an outline about MOVING ON from a romantic relationship.
  • 15. Thesis Statement: Moving on from a past relationship maybe really painful, but its is possible, and you can start by loving yourself, spending more time with loved ones, and by doing things that makes you happy.
  • 16.
  • 17. Let’s write an outline about BEING A BETTER PERSON using The SENTENCE OUTLINE.