The document provides information on creating effective outlines for research papers. It discusses four main components of outlines: parallelism, coordination, subordination, and division. Each component is explained with examples. The document also discusses different types of outlines, such as alphanumeric outlines and basic outline form. Overall, the key points made are that outlines help organize ideas, present information in a logical form, and aid in the writing process.
Whenever you read something and you evaluate claims, seek definitions, judge information, demand proof, and question assumptions, you are thinking critically.
Whenever you read something and you evaluate claims, seek definitions, judge information, demand proof, and question assumptions, you are thinking critically.
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11/9/2019 Research Project: OUTLINE: SS3A - 70110 - Fall 2019
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Research Project: OUTLINE
Overview
HOME
(https://canvas.eee.uci.edu/courses/19770/pages/at-
a-glance-ss3a-on-one-page)
Creating an annotated outline of your paper
For this stage of your Research Paper project you will be submitting an annotated outline of your
research paper for us to comment on and for peers from your lab to provide you with basic feedback on.
The purpose of the annotated outline is to stimulate you to think about the arguments and ideas
themselves before you sit down to write the full sentences and paragraphs that will constitute your
research report.
Task Description
Point
Value
Links
Continue refining the topic and question that you described in your elevator pitch --
In-Text Citation and Works Cited Page, number, formatting, and correspondence 10
Qualitative evaluation of Research Question, Major Claim, and other major
arguments
10
Evaluation of outline formatting, organization, and presence of some annotations
(*)
10
TOTAL 30 (of 200)
Important Notes:
You must submit an outline to participate in the Peer Review – these are counted as a single
assignment. Instructions for Peer Review (due a week later) are in a separate document under
that module
We will not review your annotations for content, just that they’re there. No annotations = No points
this section.
Assignment Details
For full credit, your annotated outline should include the following features:
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Your name
A Descriptive Working Title for your Paper (click to read more about “working titles”
(http://libguides.usc.edu/content.php?pid=83009&sid=801403) ) (another resource
(http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1525-1446.2010.00832.x/abstract) )
At least 5 APA-style in-text citations to promising and appropriate sources in the approximate
location in the outline where you will be citing them in your final paper
At least 5 complete APA-style references in a properly formatted reference section at the end
(does not need to be on its own page for the outline). These must correspond properly to the in-text
citations
An outline format that makes it easy to see the relation between parts – bullets, roman
numerals, numbers, etc. are common ways to achieve this. Higher levels in the outline should
correspond to more important parts
A clearly worded research question that your paper will address or answer (review Paper Part
1 for info)
A 1-2 sentence “claim” (an answer to your question) that you intend to argue and support with
reasons and evidence
Clear & orderly topic sentences OR detailed descriptions of each major sections and what it will
do
At least a few annotations rec ...
Helping sudents/professionals preparare a Thesis, Scientific Paper, improve Oral Presentation Skills for conference presentations, prepare a CV/Resume and Cover Letter
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There are two objectives for the Course Project.
To analyze a complex negotiation (work, personal, or historical)
To apply negotiation course concepts in your analysis.
These objectives, while straightforward, are critical to your learning. Application knowledge is the key. If you can apply what you have learned in the course to the project, you will also be able to apply what you have learned in other environments after the course has ended.
Proposal Topic Ideas
The proposal
(one page is due during Week 3)
should describe the focus of the paper and your method. The negotiation can be one in which you were a participant or one in which you have been an active observer. Some examples of applicable negotiations include
a workplace negotiation, such as a complex contract, new position, or new salary (preferred);
a complex business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition;
a complex real estate purchase;
a union-management contract (including professional
sports
leagues);
a neighborhood group negotiating zoning concerns with a city government;
a negotiation between divorcing spouses who have complex
settlement
issues; and
a negotiation between a vendor and business over products and services.
The above are representative examples of possible topics. The important thing to keep in mind in your topic selection is that the negotiation should be complex enough that you can perform a thoughtful and critical analysis in your paper using concepts learned in this course.
Guidelines
Paper must be 10 pages minimum in length, not including the title, abstract, or reference pages.
Paper must apply APA formatting.
Paper may apply up to but no more than three pages in describing the negotiation.
Negotiation should be complex enough to challenge students' analytic skills.
Paper Topic Proposal (for faculty review and approval) is due in Week 3
(approximate length is one page).
Paper is due in Week 7.
Grading Rubrics
CategoryPoints%DescriptionOrganization and Cohesiveness7035%
Central theme or purpose is clearly identifiable and well developed; introductory comments provide sufficient background on the topic and preview major points.
Subsequent sections develop and support the central theme of the paper.
Conclusions and recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper and bring closure to the paper.
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow; smooth transitions between paragraphs help maintain the flow of thought.
Meets minimum assigned length.
No major errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
Paper is laid out effectively—uses headers and/or other reader-friendly tools.
Paper is professional in appearance and demonstrates attention to detail; tone of voice is appropriate to the audience (academic is preferred).
Content12040%
Addresses all aspects of the assignment in sufficient depth.
Analyzes and discusses negotiations concepts by extending and elaborating with realistic examples
Exhibi.
Best Practices for Concept Paper DevelopmentNorthcentral Unive.docxikirkton
Best Practices for Concept Paper Development
Northcentral University - School of Education
Version 1.0, released Dec, 2010
Before beginning please read this article.
Conceptualizing and Conducting Meaningful Research Studies in Education
Navigate to a best practices list by clicking on a link below.
Title
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Hypotheses
Definition of Key Terms
Brief Review of the Literature
Research Method
Research Design
Data Collection and Analysis
Operational Def. of Variables
Measurement
Summary
References
Annotated Bibliography
Common Errors to Avoid
Special Topics
Finding Sources
Identifying Scholarly Sources
Keeping Track of Sources
Common CP Writing Problems
What an Approved CP Means (and does not mean)
If the links above do not work, please read this.
Microsoft Word has a setting which allows you to choose between clicking to follow a hyperlink or using CTRL + Click to follow a hyperlink. If the links in this manual are not working when you click them, try holding down the control key and then clicking.
If you wish to change this option in your Microsoft Word 2007 program, click on the Orb displaying the Microsoft Office logo in the upper right corner. Click on Word Options at the bottom of the window that opens. Click on Advanced on the left side of the window that then opens. Make sure the fourth box down is unchecked (beside the box it says "Use CTRL + Click to follow hyperlink.")
Note: Most of the information found in this document comes from a review of the feedback offered by the Northcentral University Office of Academic Research (OAR) to over one hundred Concept Papers. By following the guidance found in this document you will avoid the most common errors made while developing a Concept Paper.
Title
Concept Paper
Submitted to Northcentral University
Graduate Faculty of the School of XXXXXXXXXXX
in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree of
DOCTOR OF XXXXXXX
by
NAME
Prescott Valley, Arizona
Month Year
Table of Contents
[Note: this is a non-inclusive sample and will vary depending on your subheadings]
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..1
Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………….1
Purpose of the Study………………………………………………………………1
Brief Review of the Literature…………………………………………………………….2
Research Method………………………………………………………………………….3
Appendix: Annotated Bibliography……………………………………………………….6
TOC
Best Practices for Developing the Table of Contents of a Concept Paper
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1. Please note that only two heading levels are included in the Table of Contents. The Microsoft Help Menu will enable you to learn how to modify the presentation of a table of contents in a Word document. Click the question mark in the small blue circle at the upper right corner of the screen. Use Create a table of contents as your search phrase. Click on the link to Create a table of contents that appears along with other lin ...
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System and Problem
for a
Library Management System
Smallsville, USA
Our public library in Smallsville is in need of a computer system to
help keep track of who checks books in and out, as well as to keep
track of fines and print reports for us. We have been making out fine
for years recording the information by hand, but Sally and Mary just
don’t have the handwriting they used to, especially at 72 and 81,
respectively. Our new librarian, Marcus, is young and energetic, and
just doesn’t have the patience to keep handwritten records. As head
librarian he wants to be able to do more for our community than just
keep track of books, so he wants to be able to mail out notices of
special events and the like.
Therefore, he has made note of the items he thinks need to be
included in this system. Keep in mind that he knows very little about
computers, so he has probably left some things out. Please feel free
to make any additions or corrections that you feel are absolutely
necessary. Also bear in mind that we are a small town, and do not
have an unlimited budget for such a system or the training required
to use it. A single PC should suffice for our needs right now, but we
might want to grow to two or three, connected together, in a couple
of years.
Here are the main items that are needed:
a. Add a new library patron and be able to edit their basic
information
b. Remove a patron. Ensure that the patron has no books borrowed
and no unpaid fines before deleting them. Provide notice
appropriately.
c. Print a list of all patrons (in some sensible order).
d. Print a list of all patrons with outstanding fines.
e. Add a new book to the catalog. Be able to edit basic book info.
f. Remove a book from the catalog. Ensure no one has it borrowed.
Notify appropriately and do not delete if out.
g. Record a book as lost.
h. Record that a particular patron is borrowing a particular book.
i. Record that someone has returned a particular book. Report any
fines owing and update patron account.
j. Record that a patron has paid some money toward his or her
outstanding fines.
k. Print all overdue books, and who has them.
l. Print address mailing labels
Do not attempt to provide card catalog services for allowing patrons
to search for books, although we may want to expand the system
later to include this capability with multiple stations. You may
assume each book has a unique acquisition number, and you may
use these numbers to refer to books borrowed and returned. For
each book, record acquisition number, title, author and any other
information you need to process the above commands.
For patrons include name, complete address, a unique ID number,
phone number, email and any other info you need to complete the
tasks
In the future we may also engage in inter-library loans with
neighboring cities, and would like to consider self-check stations in
the future since we have a ra ...
Research Paper Using Word This assignment has two goals.docxaudeleypearl
Research Paper Using Word
This assignment has two goals: 1) have students, via research, increase their understanding of impacts of information
technology on current world issues, and 2) learn to correctly use the tools and techniques within Word to format a research
paper, including use of available References and citation tools. These skills will be valuable throughout a student’s
academic career.
The paper will require a title page, NO abstract, three to five full pages of content with incorporation of a minimum of 3
external resources from credible sources and a Works Cited/References page. Wikipedia and similar general information
sites, blogs or discussion groups are not considered creditable sources for a research project. No more than 10% of the
paper may be in the form of a direct citation from an external source. Choose your topic from the list of topics that follow
these organization steps.
Paper organization
Open Word and save a blank document with the following name:
“Student’s LastNameFirstInitial Research Paper”
The paper should be organized in the following way:
1. Title page:
a. Center in the middle of the page (horizontally and vertically) the title (subject) of the paper and below that
your name
2. Body of the paper:
a. Use 12-point Arial font
b. Set the margins at 1”
c. Length – 3-5 full pages, not counting the title page or the References page.
d. Include a minimum of 3 APA-formatted citations and related References page. Every reference must be cited
at least once, and every citation have an entry in the References list. If you are not familiar with APA format,
it is recommended that you use the References feature in Word for your citations and Reference List or refer
to the "Citing and Writing" option under the Resources/Library/Get Help area in the LEO classroom. It is
important to review the final format for APA-style correctness even if generated by Word.
e. Include at least two (2) informational footnotes. Footnotes are not used to list a reference! Footnotes contain
information about the topic to which the footnote has been attached.
f. Place the references on a separate page following the body of the paper. Note: Use a hard return (CTRL
Enter) after the end of your paper body and the start of the References page.
3. Organization of the content of the paper:
Include the following sections in the paper (include, in bold, the headings identified here):
a. Introduction - Identify the issue or idea. Explain why was the topic selected and what you are trying to
achieve (what is your end goal). The introduction should not be more than half a page; details will be
discussed in the follow-on areas.
b. Areas of interest, activity or issue – Define the issue or idea in greater detail. Define the specific problem
or problems or new idea. Identify other underlining or related issues as well as dependencies. Explain what
impacts will result if not addresse ...
Writing is a task that no two people do the same way. However, there are some logical steps that every writer seems to follow in the creation of a paper. The process described here outlines those basic steps. Keep in mind that these steps are not exclusive of each other, and at times they can be rather liquid. Also, writers will notice that most of these steps are reciprocal; that is, work done in one area may necessitate returning to a step that you have already "completed."
Best Practices for Concept Paper DevelopmentNorthcentral Unive.docxAASTHA76
Best Practices for Concept Paper Development
Northcentral University - School of Education
Version 1.0, released Dec, 2010
Before beginning please read this article.
Conceptualizing and Conducting Meaningful Research Studies in Education
Navigate to a best practices list by clicking on a link below.
Title
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Hypotheses
Definition of Key Terms
Brief Review of the Literature
Research Method
Research Design
Data Collection and Analysis
Operational Def. of Variables
Measurement
Summary
References
Annotated Bibliography
Common Errors to Avoid
Special Topics
Finding Sources
Identifying Scholarly Sources
Keeping Track of Sources
Common CP Writing Problems
What an Approved CP Means (and does not mean)
If the links above do not work, please read this.
Microsoft Word has a setting which allows you to choose between clicking to follow a hyperlink or using CTRL + Click to follow a hyperlink. If the links in this manual are not working when you click them, try holding down the control key and then clicking.
If you wish to change this option in your Microsoft Word 2007 program, click on the Orb displaying the Microsoft Office logo in the upper right corner. Click on Word Options at the bottom of the window that opens. Click on Advanced on the left side of the window that then opens. Make sure the fourth box down is unchecked (beside the box it says "Use CTRL + Click to follow hyperlink.")
Note: Most of the information found in this document comes from a review of the feedback offered by the Northcentral University Office of Academic Research (OAR) to over one hundred Concept Papers. By following the guidance found in this document you will avoid the most common errors made while developing a Concept Paper.
Title
Concept Paper
Submitted to My University
Graduate Faculty of the School of XXXXXXXXXXX
in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree of
DOCTOR OF XXXXXXX
by
NAME
Prescott Valley, CA
Month Year
Table of Contents
[Note: this is a non-inclusive sample and will vary depending on your subheadings]
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..1
Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………….1
Purpose of the Study………………………………………………………………1
Brief Review of the Literature…………………………………………………………….2
Research Method………………………………………………………………………….3
Appendix: Annotated Bibliography……………………………………………………….6
TOC
Best Practices for Developing the Table of Contents of a Concept Paper
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MATH 105 – WRITING PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS Overview The b.docxalfredacavx97
MATH 105 – WRITING PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
Overview
The broad topic for this assignment is "Connecting Math to the Real World." The end goal will
be to produce a formal essay. The project will take place in three stages: Topic Proposal,
Outlining, and Final Paper. This project needs to be done using MLA citation style which means
that ALL stages should be typed double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font and 1
inch margins. The finished paper will be uploaded into Blackboard.
To assist you, I have also provided a link to the main page of Purdue OWL in Blackboard as a
resource for your use during each step. This website has information about writing outlines,
writing a good thesis, properly making in-text citations and properly writing a bibliography.
From the main page, just put what you are need to know into their search engine. My suggestion
is you keep the link information for OWL available for future classes.
Stage 1: Planning the Topic (not to be turned in)
Step I: Pick a topic you might be interested in researching.
Thousands of topics exist which could make a good paper. The key to success is to select a
subject that you find interesting. Ideally, picking a topic related to your major or to a favorite
hobby will make the process more enjoyable for you. If you are struggling to think of a suitable
topic, help exists at http://www.math.wsu.edu/faculty/martin/Math105/wp/brainstorm.html.
Once you pick your topic, your paper should investigate some aspect of how mathematics is used
by or is found in that subject. For example, if your topic is "The Mathematics of Toe Wrestling,"
you may want to write a little bit about several different ways that math can be used or seen in
the sport of toe wrestling, or you might want to pick one specific aspect of the mathematics of
toe wrestling and describe that aspect in careful detail.
Step II: Find Potential Resources
For this step, you will need to identify three potential sources for your paper. This will involve
going to the library, so plan accordingly. You will need to utilize at least 3 sources in your final
paper. They MUST be comprised of the following:
1. A published book which is NOT your text book.
2. A relatively current periodical (magazine, newspaper, or journal) article.
3. A third reliable source which could include any of the following:
a. An additional book or periodical article.
b. A website which is well documented (but not Wikipedia or similar sites)
c. The text book for this class.
http://www.math.wsu.edu/faculty/martin/Math105/wp/brainstorm.html
Stage 2: Outline (not to be turned in)
General Information:
I am specifically looking for well-organized papers which have strong thesis statements and
good supports. A good outline helps you to produce this result. Because the outline is the basis of
the paper you will be producing, I want to give you some guidelines.
First, please make sure you d.
This is my final project for the last semester of class BIPA in Yogyakarta State University. I am really proud of this acheivement and I would like to express my gratitude to everyone helped me to do it, including my lecturers, tutors and friends.
Djihad Bouaoune
As Europe's leading economic powerhouse and the fourth-largest hashtag#economy globally, Germany stands at the forefront of innovation and industrial might. Renowned for its precision engineering and high-tech sectors, Germany's economic structure is heavily supported by a robust service industry, accounting for approximately 68% of its GDP. This economic clout and strategic geopolitical stance position Germany as a focal point in the global cyber threat landscape.
In the face of escalating global tensions, particularly those emanating from geopolitical disputes with nations like hashtag#Russia and hashtag#China, hashtag#Germany has witnessed a significant uptick in targeted cyber operations. Our analysis indicates a marked increase in hashtag#cyberattack sophistication aimed at critical infrastructure and key industrial sectors. These attacks range from ransomware campaigns to hashtag#AdvancedPersistentThreats (hashtag#APTs), threatening national security and business integrity.
🔑 Key findings include:
🔍 Increased frequency and complexity of cyber threats.
🔍 Escalation of state-sponsored and criminally motivated cyber operations.
🔍 Active dark web exchanges of malicious tools and tactics.
Our comprehensive report delves into these challenges, using a blend of open-source and proprietary data collection techniques. By monitoring activity on critical networks and analyzing attack patterns, our team provides a detailed overview of the threats facing German entities.
This report aims to equip stakeholders across public and private sectors with the knowledge to enhance their defensive strategies, reduce exposure to cyber risks, and reinforce Germany's resilience against cyber threats.
Adjusting primitives for graph : SHORT REPORT / NOTESSubhajit Sahu
Graph algorithms, like PageRank Compressed Sparse Row (CSR) is an adjacency-list based graph representation that is
Multiply with different modes (map)
1. Performance of sequential execution based vs OpenMP based vector multiply.
2. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector multiply.
Sum with different storage types (reduce)
1. Performance of vector element sum using float vs bfloat16 as the storage type.
Sum with different modes (reduce)
1. Performance of sequential execution based vs OpenMP based vector element sum.
2. Performance of memcpy vs in-place based CUDA based vector element sum.
3. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (memcpy).
4. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (in-place).
Sum with in-place strategies of CUDA mode (reduce)
1. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (in-place).
Data Centers - Striving Within A Narrow Range - Research Report - MCG - May 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) expects to see demand and the changing evolution of supply, facilitated through institutional investment rotation out of offices and into work from home (“WFH”), while the ever-expanding need for data storage as global internet usage expands, with experts predicting 5.3 billion users by 2023. These market factors will be underpinned by technological changes, such as progressing cloud services and edge sites, allowing the industry to see strong expected annual growth of 13% over the next 4 years.
Whilst competitive headwinds remain, represented through the recent second bankruptcy filing of Sungard, which blames “COVID-19 and other macroeconomic trends including delayed customer spending decisions, insourcing and reductions in IT spending, energy inflation and reduction in demand for certain services”, the industry has seen key adjustments, where MCG believes that engineering cost management and technological innovation will be paramount to success.
MCG reports that the more favorable market conditions expected over the next few years, helped by the winding down of pandemic restrictions and a hybrid working environment will be driving market momentum forward. The continuous injection of capital by alternative investment firms, as well as the growing infrastructural investment from cloud service providers and social media companies, whose revenues are expected to grow over 3.6x larger by value in 2026, will likely help propel center provision and innovation. These factors paint a promising picture for the industry players that offset rising input costs and adapt to new technologies.
According to M Capital Group: “Specifically, the long-term cost-saving opportunities available from the rise of remote managing will likely aid value growth for the industry. Through margin optimization and further availability of capital for reinvestment, strong players will maintain their competitive foothold, while weaker players exit the market to balance supply and demand.”
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Empowering the Data Analytics Ecosystem: A Laser Focus on Value
The data analytics ecosystem thrives when every component functions at its peak, unlocking the true potential of data. Here's a laser focus on key areas for an empowered ecosystem:
1. Democratize Access, Not Data:
Granular Access Controls: Provide users with self-service tools tailored to their specific needs, preventing data overload and misuse.
Data Catalogs: Implement robust data catalogs for easy discovery and understanding of available data sources.
2. Foster Collaboration with Clear Roles:
Data Mesh Architecture: Break down data silos by creating a distributed data ownership model with clear ownership and responsibilities.
Collaborative Workspaces: Utilize interactive platforms where data scientists, analysts, and domain experts can work seamlessly together.
3. Leverage Advanced Analytics Strategically:
AI-powered Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like data cleaning and feature engineering, freeing up data talent for higher-level analysis.
Right-Tool Selection: Strategically choose the most effective advanced analytics techniques (e.g., AI, ML) based on specific business problems.
4. Prioritize Data Quality with Automation:
Automated Data Validation: Implement automated data quality checks to identify and rectify errors at the source, minimizing downstream issues.
Data Lineage Tracking: Track the flow of data throughout the ecosystem, ensuring transparency and facilitating root cause analysis for errors.
5. Cultivate a Data-Driven Mindset:
Metrics-Driven Performance Management: Align KPIs and performance metrics with data-driven insights to ensure actionable decision making.
Data Storytelling Workshops: Equip stakeholders with the skills to translate complex data findings into compelling narratives that drive action.
Benefits of a Precise Ecosystem:
Sharpened Focus: Precise access and clear roles ensure everyone works with the most relevant data, maximizing efficiency.
Actionable Insights: Strategic analytics and automated quality checks lead to more reliable and actionable data insights.
Continuous Improvement: Data-driven performance management fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Growth: Empowered by data, organizations can make informed decisions to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
By focusing on these precise actions, organizations can create an empowered data analytics ecosystem that delivers real value by driving data-driven decisions and maximizing the return on their data investment.
Levelwise PageRank with Loop-Based Dead End Handling Strategy : SHORT REPORT ...Subhajit Sahu
Abstract — Levelwise PageRank is an alternative method of PageRank computation which decomposes the input graph into a directed acyclic block-graph of strongly connected components, and processes them in topological order, one level at a time. This enables calculation for ranks in a distributed fashion without per-iteration communication, unlike the standard method where all vertices are processed in each iteration. It however comes with a precondition of the absence of dead ends in the input graph. Here, the native non-distributed performance of Levelwise PageRank was compared against Monolithic PageRank on a CPU as well as a GPU. To ensure a fair comparison, Monolithic PageRank was also performed on a graph where vertices were split by components. Results indicate that Levelwise PageRank is about as fast as Monolithic PageRank on the CPU, but quite a bit slower on the GPU. Slowdown on the GPU is likely caused by a large submission of small workloads, and expected to be non-issue when the computation is performed on massive graphs.
2. Making an Outline
Writing an outline in addition to the paper
may seem like a lot of extra work,
especially if your teacher doesn't require
one. If you take the time to think about
what you want to say and to put your ideas
into an outline, writing the actual paper will
be easier. An outline is a listing of brief
ideas that will be in the paper.
3. Four Main Components for Effective
Outlines
Parallelism
Coordination
Subordination
Division
4. Parallelism
How do I accomplish this?
Each heading and subheading should
preserve parallel structure. If the first
heading is a noun, the second heading
should be a noun. Example:
1. Choose Desired Colleges
2. Prepare Application
("Choose" and "Prepare" are both verbs.)
5. Coordination
How do I accomplish this?
All the information contained in Heading 1 should have
the same significance as the information contained in
Heading 2. The same goes for the subheadings (which
should be less significant than the headings). Example:
1. Visit and evaluate college campuses
2. Visit and evaluate college websites
1. Note important statistics
2. Look for interesting classes
(Campus and websites visits are equally significant, as
are statistics and classes found on college websites.)
6. Subordination
How do I accomplish this?
The information in the headings should be more
general, while the information in the
subheadings should be more specific. Example:
1. Describe an influential person in your life
1. Favorite high school teacher
2. Grandparent
(A favorite teacher and grandparent are specific
examples of influential people.)
8. Why create an outline?
Aids in the process of writing
Helps you organize your ideas
Presents your material in a logical form
Shows the relationships among ideas in your
writing
Constructs an ordered overview of your writing
Defines boundaries and groups
9. How do I create an outline?
Determine the purpose of your paper.
Determine the audience you are writing
for.
Develop the thesis of your paper.
10. Then:
Brainstorm: List all the ideas that you
want to include in your paper.
Organize: Group related ideas together.
Order: Arrange material in subsections
from general to specific or from abstract to
concrete.
Label: Create main and sub headings.
12. Alphanumeric outlines
An alphanumeric outline uses Roman
numerals, capitalized letters, Arabic
numerals, and lowercase letters, in that
order. Each numeral or letter is followed by
a period, and each item is capitalized:
13. Sample alphanumeric outline
Thesis statement: E-mail and internet monitoring; is it really an
invasion of the employees' rights in the workplace?
I. Why do over 80% of today's companies monitor their employees?
A. To prevent fraudulent activities, theft, and other workplace related
violations.
B. To more efficiently monitor employee productivity.
C. To prevent any legal liabilities due to harassing or offensive
communications.
II. What are the employees privacy right’s when it comes to EM/S
(Electronic Monitoring and Surveillance) in the workplace?
A. American employees have basically no legal protection from
mean and snooping bosses.
1. There are no federal or State laws protecting employees
2. Employees may assert privacy protection for their own
personal effects.
14. Note that each category above has at
least two subcategories.
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15. BASIC OUTLINE FORM
I. MAIN IDEA
A. Subsidiary idea or supporting idea to I
B. Subsidiary idea or supporting idea to I
1. Subsidiary idea to B
2. Subsidiary idea to B
a) Subsidiary idea to 2
b) Subsidiary idea to 2
II. MAIN IDEA
A. Subsidiary or supporting idea to II
B. Subsidiary idea to II
C. Subsidiary idea to II
III. MAIN IDEA
16. IMPORTANT!!!
It is up to the writer to decide on how
many main ideas and supporting ideas
adequately describe the subject.
However, 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; if there is a 1, there
has to be a 2, and so forth.
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17. Outlines provide a summary
showing the logical flow of a paper.
They are useful because:
help the writer organize their thoughts before getting
bogged down in word choice and sentence
structure;
show which ideas need illustration or elaboration;
and
help the writer decide on an organizational
technique for the report, whether it be logical,
chronological, or categorical in nature.
18. Preparing and Using Outlines
Using an outline can help you organize your
material and can also help you discover
connections between pieces of information that
you weren't aware of when you first conceived
the plan of your paper.
It can also make you aware of material that is
not really relevant to the purposes of your paper
or material that you have covered before and
should therefore be removed.
19. The Working Outline
A Working Outline might be only an informal list of
topics and subtopics which you are thinking of covering
in your paper.
The working outline can be revised as you discover new
material and get new ideas that ought to go into your
paper.
Most word processing programs have outlining features
with automatic formatting that make it easy to create and
revise outlines.
It is a good idea to keep copies of old outlines in a
computer folder in case new versions of the outline lead
you in false directions that you will later have to
abandon.
20. The Final Outline
A Final Outline should enhance the
organization and coherence of your research
paper.
Material that is not relevant to the purpose of
your paper as revealed in your outline should be
excised from the paper; if portions of your outline
seem weak in comparison to others, more
research may be required to create a sense of
balance in your argument and presentation.
21. Try to bring related material together under
general headings and arrange sections so they
relate logically to each other.
An effective introduction will map out the journey
your reader is about to take, and a satisfactory
conclusion will wrap up the sequence of ideas in
a nice package.
22. Topic Outlines vs. Sentence
Outlines
A final outline can be written as a topic
outline, in which you use only short
phrases to suggest ideas, or as a
sentence outline, in which you use full
sentences (even very brief paragraphs) to
show the development of ideas more fully.