2. Skill of Outlining
Outline - a document that briefly
summarizes the information that will
be included in a paper, book, speech,
or similar document.
3. Skill of Outlining
Outline - shows the order in which
the information will be presented and
indicates the relationship of the pieces
of information to each other.
10. Tips in writing an outline
You can use either phrases or
complete sentences, but be
consistent.
11. Be consistent.
Not: I. Life is good. (sentence)
A. Basic needs. (phrase)
B. Low home prices. (phrase)
But: I. Good life (phrase)
A. Happy family (phrase)
B. Low prices (phrase)
12. Be consistent.
Not: I. Life is good. (sentence)
A. Stocks are up. (sentence)
B. Low home prices. (phrase)
But: I. Life is good. (sentence)
A. Stocks are up. (sentence)
B. Home prices are (sentence)
down.
14. Topic Outline
– summarizes the main topics and sub
topics in words or phrases.
main topic – main idea, broadest idea
subtopic – supporting point for a topic