Academic Text Outlining Basics

Match the following outlining techniques with their descriptions:

Topic Outline = Uses only phrases and main ideas, with parallel wording and divided headings Sentence Outline = Utilizes full sentences, with less need for parallelism Summary = Distills essential concepts in a paragraph or two, reproducing key ideas and points Previewing = Setting goals in reading any academic text early on, especially when planning to summarize it later on

Match the following goals of summarizing with their descriptions:

Reproduce key ideas and points of a text = Express concepts and ideas with precise and specific language Choose which parts to include and exclude in a summary = Express concepts and ideas with precise and specific language Set goals in reading any academic text early on = Be more focused and pay attention to important parts of the text Take note of purpose for summarizing the text and own view on what is essential = Choose which parts to include and exclude in a summary

Match the following outlining elements with their descriptions:

Thesis statement = Main idea for each paragraph, evidence, and supporting details for each paragraph Main idea for each paragraph = Phrases and main ideas, parallel wording, divided headings Evidence and supporting details for each paragraph = Phrases and main ideas, parallel wording, divided headings Headings and subheadings = Divided into two or more parts, uses only phrases and main ideas

Match the following summarizing techniques with their descriptions:

Previewing = Technique for setting goals in reading any academic text early on Skimming and scanning = Technique for choosing which parts to include in a summary based on purpose and own view Choosing parts to include in a summary = Technique for setting goals in reading any academic text early on Purpose for summarizing the text and own view on what is essential = Technique for choosing which parts to include in a summary based on purpose and own view Signup and view all the answers

Match the following benefits of outlining with their descriptions:

Categorize main points and organize paragraphs for consistency and sense = Ensure that paragraphs are fully developed Ensure that paragraphs are fully developed = Categorize main points and organize paragraphs for consistency and sense Organize paragraphs for consistency and sense = Categorize main points and ensure paragraphs are fully developed Wording is parallel to one another in headings and subheadings = Uses only phrases and main ideas, divided into two or more parts Signup and view all the answers