Learn about It
Itis like a skeletal framework of a text. In making an outline, it
is important to get the gist or main idea.
There are two kinds of outline:
1. Topic outline
2. Sentence outline
Outline
3.
Learn about It
Thisoutline uses words or phrases in the headings. This
observes conciseness and parallelism.
Topic Outline
4.
Learn about It
Imaginethat you are preparing for college, but you could not
decide which school to attend. You then research on the
internet and find a video enumerating the considerations in
choosing a school in college. The following is the information
you noted down from the video.
Example of Topic Outline
5.
Learn about It
I.Facilities
A. Indoor
B. Outdoor
II. Programs
A. Academic
B. Extracurricular
III. Calendar
A. Semester
B. Quarterly
Choosing the Best School in College
6.
Learn about It
Imaginethat you have been wanting a pet for a long time, but
you could not decide what animal to get. You then research
on the internet and find a video enumerating the
considerations in choosing a pet.
Example of Topic Outline
7.
Learn about It
I.Reasons for wanting a pet
II. Type of pet
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Bird
D. Fish
III. Costs involved
E. Health checkups
F. Vaccinations
G. Food
H. Cage, kennel, or aquarium
Considerations in Choosing a Pet
IV. Other responsibilities
A. Time commitment
B. Energy commitment
8.
Learn about It
Thisoutline uses complete sentences particularly in the
headings. This helps provide adequate and specific details
about the topic.
Sentence Outline
9.
Learn about It
Supposethat you watched a short video of an HR manager
who gives tips on how to ace your job interview. The speaker
made some points that you think would help you, so you
decided to jot down the ideas you remembered.
Example of Sentence Outline
10.
Learn about It
I.Preparation is the key to success.
A. Identify your goals as an applicant.
B. Understand the needs of the company for the position.
C. List down possible questions and practice answering them.
II. Becoming a competent speaker is not an easy task.
A. Listen carefully to the questions and give direct answers.
B. Use the right words to describe your abilities and plans for the position.
C. Speak confidently and show that you are very interested in the position.
III.Make a good impression that will be remembered by the interviewer.
A. Highlight your strengths and potential.
B. Recognize your weaknesses, but focus on improving them.
C. Be tactful and witty in expressing yourself.
How to Pass an Interview
11.
Learn about It
Supposeyou watched a short talk on how to be a more
responsible human being. The speaker made some points
that you think would help you, so you decided to jot down the
ideas you remembered.
Example of Sentence Outline
12.
Learn about It
I.Take care of yourself.
A. Get yourself checked up by a doctor at least once a year.
B. Be more mindful of what you eat.
C. Make sure to incorporate some exercise into your day.
II. Nurture your relationships.
A. Make it a point to show love and care to family members.
B. Make time for friends.
C. Listen more when conversing with others.
How to Be a More Responsible Human Being
13.
Learn about It
III.Bemore aware of how you impact the environment.
A. Take note of the disposable stuff you use on a daily basis.
B. Make simple swaps to lead a more eco-friendly life.
1. Carry around a tumbler instead of buying bottled water.
2. Use toothbrushes with wooden handles instead of plastic ones.
3. Use rags instead of tissue paper when doing cleaning or wiping
down surfaces around the house.
How to Be a More Responsible Human Being
14.
Learn about It
1.Principles of Division
It means all ideas are grouped accordingly.
2. Principles of Coordination
It means all ideas have the same level of importance and of value.
3. Principles of Subordination
It means one idea is greater than the other. There is a main idea and a
supporting idea.
4. Principles of Parallelism
It means all ideas follow the same grammatical structure.
Four Principles in Making an Outline
Editor's Notes
#5 Note how it was written. The outline is composed mostly of one-word terms. They are separated through the use of subheadings. Under each subheading are the details that support it. Parallelism is observed in this example since all the terms used are nouns.
#7 Note how it was written. The outline is composed mostly of one-word terms. They are separated through the use of subheadings. Under each subheading are the details that support it. Parallelism is observed in this example since all the terms used are nouns.