Outlines

What ensures outline points relate to the thesis?

• Checking points against thesis

• Putting thesis first

• Researching details

• Having an introduction and conclusion

What should you think about when outlining?

• Sentence structure

• Quality of ideas

• Logical order

• All of the above

Outlines help identify problems where?

• In the middle of writing

• During prewriting

• Before writing

• While researching

What is included in a detailed outline?

• Major ideas

• Supporting details

• Sub-points

• All of the above

Outlines are required for what?

• Most college essays

• Timed writing exams

• Long research papers

• None of the above

Formal outlines use what numbering system?

• Roman numerals, letters, numbers

• Letters and numbers

• Roman numerals and letters

• Numbers only

To paint a mural on a wall, first the surface has to be prepared. Old, chipped paint needs to be removed, after which the wall must be made smooth and clean. A background coat of paint follows, and then the basic outlines of the picture are sketched on, and after that, it's time to paint.

After the background paint, what happens?

• The wall is prepared.

• The wall is finished.

• The outlines are sketched.

Outlining gives a visual structure to our writing.

• True

• False

Outlining involves writing quick summary phrases or sentences for every point covered.

• True

• False

Alphanumeric outline format uses numbers only.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It uses both letters and numbers to indicate a hierarchy of discussed points.