OUTLINE A plan for--or a summary of--a writing project or speech. An outline is usually in the form of a list divided into headings and subheadings that distinguish main points from supporting points. Most word processors contain an outlining feature that allows writers to format outlines automatically. As shown below‚ an outline may be either informal or formal. See also: Types of Outlines and Samples Alphanumeric Outlines This is the most common type of outline and usually instantly
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Creating an Outline Once a topic has been chosen‚ ideas have been generated through brainstorming and free writing‚ and a working thesis has been created‚ the last step a writer can perform in the prewriting stage is creating an outline. An outline allows a writer to categorize the main points‚ to organize the paragraphs into an order that makes sense‚ and to make sure that each paragraph/idea can be fully developed. Essentially‚ an outline helps prevent a writer from getting stuck when performing
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Speech outlines are important because it allows us to put our ideas together and ensures that our ideas and points flow smoothly in our speech. It firms up our thesis statement‚ establish and organize your main points. Speech outlines act as a guide to put our information in correct sequence so that our audience can understand what we want to convey. In a speech‚ there are three main parts – introduction‚ body and conclusion. The outline can help us to connect the parts together to make it clear
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Formal Outlines Formal outlines use Roman numerals (I‚ II)‚ capital letters (A‚ B)‚ Arabic numbers (1‚ 2)‚ and lower case letters (a‚ b) to designate levels of importance. Formal outlines fall into two categories: sentence outlines use complete sentences‚ and topic outlines use only key words and phrases. In a topic or sentence outline‚ less important entries are indented‚ as in the sample formal outline below. I. A. 1. a. (1)
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(Note: If a student were to give a speech on how to do a speech outline‚ this is what he/she might turn in for an outline of that speech. This is only an example to guide the creation of your own outline.) Speech Outlining Example General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech‚ my audience will know the basic format and guidelines for preparing an outline. Introduction I. Open with impact: Imagine you are going to build a house
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Topic: How to use an AED Specific Purpose: To inform my audience how to use an AED Central Idea: An AED machine is 3 ideas Introduction: I. Questions: a. Who has ever seen these signs hanging up on the walls on campus? b. How many people know what these signs mean? c. How many people know how to use an AED machine II. Mother: a. If it haven’t been for an AED machine and someone that knew how to use it my mother would have not survived the cardiac arrest III. Preview topic
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Term Paper Outline I. Introduction A. Set the scene: The US has a deficit of currently $16 trillion dollars approximately and it’s still growing. B. Narrow the scene: The federal government has tried to reduce the debt with cuts and raising taxes. 1. Define key terms: Rates - the cost of with reference to some basis of calculation‚ revenue – income of the government‚ reform- make changes to improve something. C. Thesis Statement: The US would benefit from a significant tax reform by broadening
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UNITED STATES HISTORY OUTLINES These outlines will make up the bulk of your work outside of the classroom. They are organized to cover the major issues of an era or a president’s terms. They take a significant amount of time to finish‚ but are usually the only assignment for a particular week. PROCRASTINATION WILL LEAD TO ALL-NIGHTERS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE THE COURSE REQUIRES AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF WORK. Word to the wise‚ do a little each night. PURPOSE 1.The seemingly trivial identifications
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Torts Outline Exam Analysis Chart out all of the torts that are in the fact pattern. Who are the plaintiffs and defendants? Make the prima facie case. Raise the defenses to the prima facie case. General considerations‚ if any. Vicarious liability Joint tortfeasors Intentional Torts – Attacking the fact pattern Always treat the plaintiff as an average person (no super sensitivities except when D is aware of them.) Everyone is liable for an intentional tort! 1 Torts Outline 1) Introduction
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Student Name Mr. Insert Name History Date Research Paper Outline: The Atomic Bombing of Japan I. Introduction A. Background Information 1. Atomic bombing of Hiroshima occurred on August 6‚ 1945. a) Estimated 140‚000 casualties in the attack and aftermath b) Nuclear weapon named “Little Boy” 2. Atomic bombing of Nagasaki occurred on August 9‚ 1945. a) Estimated 74‚00 casualties in the attack and aftermath b) Nuclear weapon named “Fat Man” 3. August 15‚ 1945 – Japan announced
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