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    OUTLINING

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    An outline is a plan or summary of a writing project or speech that is usually organized with headings and subheadings to distinguish main points from supporting details. There are two main types of outlines - topic outlines and sentence outlines. A topic outline provides a brief overview of topics to be covered, while a sentence outline can be more detailed. The purpose of an outline is to help organize a paper by checking how ideas connect and whether some points need more support. It provides the structure for developing a full written work.

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    An outline is a plan or summary of a writing project or speech that is usually organized with headings and subheadings to distinguish main points from supporting details. There are two main types of outlines - topic outlines and sentence outlines. A topic outline provides a brief overview of topics to be covered, while a sentence outline can be more detailed. The purpose of an outline is to help organize a paper by checking how ideas connect and whether some points need more support. It provides the structure for developing a full written work.

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    An outline is a plan or summary of a writing project or speech that is usually organized with headings and subheadings to distinguish main points from supporting details. There are two main types of outlines - topic outlines and sentence outlines. A topic outline provides a brief overview of topics to be covered, while a sentence outline can be more detailed. The purpose of an outline is to help organize a paper by checking how ideas connect and whether some points need more support. It provides the structure for developing a full written work.

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    OUTLINING

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    An outline is a plan or summary of a writing project or speech that is usually organized with headings and subheadings to distinguish main points from supporting details. There are two main types of outlines - topic outlines and sentence outlines. A topic outline provides a brief overview of topics to be covered, while a sentence outline can be more detailed. The purpose of an outline is to help organize a paper by checking how ideas connect and whether some points need more support. It provides the structure for developing a full written work.

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    OUTLINE

    DEFINITION

    -an outline is a plan for or a summary of


    a writing project or speech.
    -is usually in the form of a list divided into
    headings and subheadings that distinguish
    main points from supporting points.
    TYPES OF OUTLINES

    • Topic outlines
    • Sentence outlines
    Both types are hierarchical outlines but a
    topic outline is far more brief.
    A topic outline provides a quick overview of topics
    to be included in an essay.
    PURPOSE OF THE OUTLINE

    • It can quickly cover the main ideas (Topic Outline) or


    become a detailed, in-depth undertaking
    (Sentence Outline).
    • The purpose of an outline is to help organize a paper
    by checking to see if and how ideas connect to each
    other, or whether some points need more support.
    EXAMPLE OF TOPIC OUTLINE
    EXAMPLE OF SENTENCE OUTLINE
    STRUCTURE OF A FULL-
    SENTENCE OUTLINE:

    • Each roman numeral (I, II, III, IV…) indicates the start of a
    new paragraph. ...
    • Each capital letter (A, B, C, D…) indicates a main point
    within the structure of the paragraph. ...
    • Each Arabic numeral (1, 2, 3, 4…) indicates
    a sentence or piece of supporting evidence for each
    main point.
    ACTIVITY
    Directions: Create topic outline and sentence outline based on the
    following details.

    Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information


    • a. brainstorming list
    • b. graphic organizer
    • c. outline

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