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    Reverse Outline Form ENG 102

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    This document provides instructions for completing a reverse outline form to review one's own writing. The form guides the writer to read through an essay, then outline the introduction and first two body paragraphs, including the thesis statement, topic sentences, evidence, and analysis for each paragraph.

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    Reverse Outline Form ENG 102

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    This document provides instructions for completing a reverse outline form to review one's own writing. The form guides the writer to read through an essay, then outline the introduction and first two body paragraphs, including the thesis statement, topic sentences, evidence, and analysis for each paragraph.

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    This document provides instructions for completing a reverse outline form to review one's own writing. The form guides the writer to read through an essay, then outline the introduction and first two body paragraphs, including the thesis statement, topic sentences, evidence, and analysis for each paragraph.

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    Reverse Outline Form ENG 102

    Uploaded by

    Voj Makiling
    This document provides instructions for completing a reverse outline form to review one's own writing. The form guides the writer to read through an essay, then outline the introduction and first two body paragraphs, including the thesis statement, topic sentences, evidence, and analysis for each paragraph.

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    Reverse Outline Form

    ENG-102

    Name:

    Instructions

    Good writing comes from revision. One of the most valuable skills you can have in any
    career is the ability to critically review your own writing.

    For this reverse outline, you will be working on your own paper.

    Steps:
    1. Read the essay once through without commenting or taking notes. (15 minutes)
    2. Review the essay again, looking at the introduction and the first 2 body
    paragraphs. Complete the outline section based on what is written. (30 minutes)
    3. Review the introduction and the first 2 body paragraphs and complete the Content
    and Organization section. (30 minutes)
    4. Save this COMPLETED form and post it to the assignment on Canvas.

    Timeline: 1.5 hours

    Outline:
    I. Thesis:
    a.
    II. Body Paragraph 1:
    a. Body Paragraph Topic Sentence (Main Idea):

    b. Body Paragraph Evidence Used:

    c. Body Paragraph Analysis Points (Explaining the Evidence):

    d. Body Paragraph Link to Thesis:


    III. Body Paragraph 2:
    a. Body Paragraph Topic Sentence (Main Idea):

    b. Body Paragraph Evidence Used:

    c. Body Paragraph Analysis Points (Explaining the Evidence):

    d. Body Paragraph Link to Thesis:

    Content and Organization

    1. What is the thesis statement?

    What specific claim is the thesis making?

    Does the introduction also include a preview of the topic of the paper, providing
    context for the topic? What are the main points of context being given?
    2. Does the topic sentence of the first body paragraph clearly link back to the thesis
    statement and preview the point the body paragraph will make to support the
    thesis statement? Based on the topic sentence, how do you expect the paragraph
    will help prove your thesis?

    3. Does the paragraph include specific, concrete examples from a source, and does the
    example both support the topic sentence and advance the thesis statement?
    Comments and thoughts on possible edits:

    4. Does the paragraph contain a focused analysis? Does the analysis explain the
    evidence and why the evidence is used? Does it explain how the evidence supports
    the topic sentence of the paragraph and how it is an example of what the thesis is
    claiming? Have you fully explained your point in the analysis, or is there still
    information that is missing or that you’re confused about?
    Comments and suggestions:
    5. Does the topic sentence of the second body paragraph clearly link back to the
    thesis statement and preview the point the body paragraph will make to support
    the thesis statement? Based on the topic sentence, how do you expect the
    paragraph will help prove your thesis?

    6. Does the paragraph include specific, concrete examples from a source, and does the
    example both support the topic sentence and advance the thesis statement?
    Comments and thoughts on possible edits:

    7. Does the paragraph contain a focused analysis? Does the analysis explain the
    evidence and why the evidence is used? Does it explain how the evidence supports
    the topic sentence of the paragraph and how it is an example of what the thesis is
    claiming? Have you fully explained your point in the analysis, or is there still
    information that is missing or that you’re confused about?
    Comments and suggestions:

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