Outlining

• Why is outlining considered an essential tool for writing?

  It helps organize ideas and visualize the paper's potential structure
• How does outlining assist a writer in connecting information?

  By helping to support the thesis statement and claims of the paper
• What does an outline provide to a writer's work?

  A visual structure and a way to show relationships and hierarchies within content
• What must you create in an outline?

  A linear organized plan that shows the main ideas and their relationships
• What should you begin with when organizing your ideas in an outline?

  Answering the question that leads to your thesis statement
• What are the guidelines for writing an outline?

  Place the title at the center, have at least two items per level, and indent each new level
• Why are the terms introduction, body, and conclusion not included in the outline?

  Because they are organizational units in the writer's mind, not topics
• What are the two formats of outlining mentioned?

  The alphanumeric outline and the decimal outline
• What does the alphanumeric outline include?

  A prefix in the form of Roman numerals, uppercase letters, Arabic numerals, and lowercase letters
• How does the decimal outline differ from the alphanumeric outline?

  It uses a system of decimal notation to show how every level relates to the larger whole
• What is a topic outline?

  An outline that makes use of keywords and is divided into headings, subheadings, and sub-subheadings
• What are the levels in a topic outline?

  Headings, subheadings, and sub-subheadings
• What is a sentence outline?

  An outline that uses complete sentences as its entries
• What is another name for a sentence outline?

  Expanded outline
• How does an outline organize material?

  By classifying main topics, subtopics, and supporting details hierarchically and sequentially
• What are the helpful websites and applications for senior high school students mentioned in the lesson?

  • Microsoft Office
  • WPS Office
  • Grammarly
  • Canva
  • Noteblock
  • Class App
  • Formula
  • Vocabulary Builder
  • Google Scholar
  • Citation Machine
  • Zotero
  • Google Meet
  • Zoom
• What are the two types of outlines according to structure?


  Topic outline and sentence outline
• What are the characteristics of a topic outline?

  • Uses keywords
  • Divided into headings, subheadings, and sub-subheadings
• What are the characteristics of a sentence outline?

  • Uses complete sentences
  • Also known as expanded outline
• What are the strengths of using outlines in writing?

  • Organizes material hierarchically and sequentially
  • Groups materials by similar content
  • Helps in logical ordering of ideas
• What are the guidelines for writing an outline?


  • Place the title at the center above the outline
  • Every level must have at least two items
  • Put a period after each numeral and letter
  • Indent each new level
  • All items of one kind must line up
  • Capitalize the first letter of each item
  • Terms introduction, body, and conclusion are not included
• When are sub-sub-headings used in a topic outline?


  Only when necessary
• What does a sentence outline use as its entries?

  Complete sentences
• How does an outline organize material?

  Hierarchically and sequentially by classifying main topics, subtopics, and supporting details
• What is the benefit of a decimal outline?

  It clearly shows how every level of the outline relates to the larger whole
• What is a topic outline?

  An outline that makes use of keywords and is divided into headings, subheadings, and sub-subheadings
• How are headings identified in a topic outline?

  Using Roman numerals
• What are subheadings in a topic outline?

  Supporting ideas that further explain the main ideas
• What should be capitalized in the outline?

  The first letter of each item
• Why are the terms introduction, body, and conclusion not included in the outline?

  Because they are not topics but organizational units in the writer's mind
• What are the two formats of outlining mentioned?

  • Alphanumeric outline
  • Decimal outline
• What does the alphanumeric outline include?


  Prefixes in the form of Roman numerals, uppercase letters, Arabic numerals, and lowercase letters
• What are the components of an outline?

  • Main ideas
  • Subtopics
  • Supporting details
• What should be placed at the center above the outline?

  The title
• How many items must each level of the outline have at least?

  At least two items
• What should you do with each numeral and letter in the outline?

  Put a period after each numeral and letter
• How does outlining assist a writer in connecting information?

  • It allows the writer to understand how to support the thesis statement
  • It helps in organizing claims of the paper
• What visual structure do outlines provide?

  • They show relationships and hierarchies within the content
• What must you create to organize your ideas in an outline?

  A linear organized plan for your paper
• What is the purpose of outlining?

  To organize ideas in an outline