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What is the primary function of an outline?
What is the primary function of an outline?
- To arrange material in a logical way into main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting details. (correct)
- To confuse the reader with complex details.
- To randomly organize information.
- To distract from the main points of an article.
Which of the following best describes a topic outline?
Which of the following best describes a topic outline?
- It is not suitable for academic writing.
- It uses full sentences for each item.
- It consists of complex sentences.
- It only uses short phrases. (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence outline?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence outline?
- Omits any supporting details.
- Uses only keywords.
- Uses short phrases only.
- Uses sentences for headings and supporting ideas. (correct)
Which guideline should be followed concerning outline levels?
Which guideline should be followed concerning outline levels?
When writing an outline, where should the title be placed?
When writing an outline, where should the title be placed?
How should different levels of the outline be visually distinguished?
How should different levels of the outline be visually distinguished?
What is the correct way to format numerals and letters within an outline?
What is the correct way to format numerals and letters within an outline?
What should be observed concerning items of the same kind (e.g., roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals) in an outline?
What should be observed concerning items of the same kind (e.g., roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals) in an outline?
How should the first letter of each item in an outline be formatted?
How should the first letter of each item in an outline be formatted?
How are 'introduction', 'body', and 'conclusion' treated in an outline?
How are 'introduction', 'body', and 'conclusion' treated in an outline?
Based on the provided text about the 'Origins of Writing', which ancient civilizations contributed to the origin of writing systems?
Based on the provided text about the 'Origins of Writing', which ancient civilizations contributed to the origin of writing systems?
In the context of ancient Sumer in Mesopotamia, what was the first method of recording property ownership?
In the context of ancient Sumer in Mesopotamia, what was the first method of recording property ownership?
What role did temple walls and religious structure inscriptions play in the writing systems of Mesoamerica?
What role did temple walls and religious structure inscriptions play in the writing systems of Mesoamerica?
Which of the following cultures developed a writing system around 400 B.C.?
Which of the following cultures developed a writing system around 400 B.C.?
What was one of the earliest uses of Chinese writing systems?
What was one of the earliest uses of Chinese writing systems?
What is the relationship between the oldest form of Chinese writing and the Japanese and Korean writing system?
What is the relationship between the oldest form of Chinese writing and the Japanese and Korean writing system?
In ‘The Psychology of Fame’, what might scientists investigate as fundamental drivers behind why individuals seek fame rather than wealth?
In ‘The Psychology of Fame’, what might scientists investigate as fundamental drivers behind why individuals seek fame rather than wealth?
According to the text about ‘The Psychology of Fame’, Why might some people who desire to be famous have had difficulty making friends when they were younger?
According to the text about ‘The Psychology of Fame’, Why might some people who desire to be famous have had difficulty making friends when they were younger?
In the context of 'The Psychology of Fame,' which of the following could motivate someone who desires fame?
In the context of 'The Psychology of Fame,' which of the following could motivate someone who desires fame?
In the context of the text about 'The Psychology of Fame', which of the following characteristics is associated with people who desire fame?
In the context of the text about 'The Psychology of Fame', which of the following characteristics is associated with people who desire fame?
What organizing principle best captures the transition from pre-writing to drafting in an outline?
What organizing principle best captures the transition from pre-writing to drafting in an outline?
How does the 'review and evaluate' stage of pre-writing benefit the subsequent drafting stages?
How does the 'review and evaluate' stage of pre-writing benefit the subsequent drafting stages?
Which activity would be most appropriate to include under the 'Writing the First Draft' stage of the writing process?
Which activity would be most appropriate to include under the 'Writing the First Draft' stage of the writing process?
What signifies the transition from drafting to revision in the writing process according to an outline?
What signifies the transition from drafting to revision in the writing process according to an outline?
Which activity is prioritized during the 'Editing and Revising' stage of the writing process?
Which activity is prioritized during the 'Editing and Revising' stage of the writing process?
Flashcards
What is an outline?
What is an outline?
A design to follow when writing a structure, discourse, or article, arranging material logically.
What is a Topic Outline?
What is a Topic Outline?
Uses short phrases, not full sentences, for organization.
What is a Sentence Outline?
What is a Sentence Outline?
Uses full sentences for headings and supporting ideas.
First guideline when writing an outline?
First guideline when writing an outline?
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Second guideline when writing an outline?
Second guideline when writing an outline?
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Third guideline when writing an outline?
Third guideline when writing an outline?
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Fourth guideline when writing an outline?
Fourth guideline when writing an outline?
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Fifth guideline when writing an outline?
Fifth guideline when writing an outline?
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Sixth guideline when writing an outline?
Sixth guideline when writing an outline?
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Seventh guideline when writing an outline?
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Study Notes
- An outline is a design to follow when writing a structure, discourse, or article
- Outlines arrange material logically into main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting details
Topic Outline
- Uses short phrases only
- Does not use full sentences
- Example thesis statement: Swimming is an excellent sport for senior citizens
- I. Pleasure
- A. Relaxation
- B. Competition
- II. Health
- A. Physical Exercise
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- Strengthens muscles
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- Tones body
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- Increases endurance
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- B. Mental alertness
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- Relieves stress
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- Retains youth
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- A. Physical Exercise
- I. Pleasure
Sentence Outline
- Uses sentences for headings and supporting ideas
- Example thesis statement: Swimming is an excellent sport for senior citizens
- I. It provides pleasure
- A. It is an enjoyable way to relax
- B. To compete with each other is exciting
- II. Swimming is a health exercise
- A. It helps keep the elderly physically fit
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- It strengthens the muscles
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- It tones body
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- It strengthens the heart
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- B. It increases mental alertness
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- The physical exertion helps relieve stress
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- Being more alert keeps the elder younger longer
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- A. It helps keep the elderly physically fit
- I. It provides pleasure
Guidelines in Writing an Outline
- Place the title at the center above the outline
- Every level of the outline must have at least two items
- Put a period after each numeral and letter
- Indent each new level of outline
- All items of one kind (roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals) should lineup with each other
- Capitalize the first letter of each item
- Introduction, body, and conclusion do not have to be included in the outline because they are organizational units in the writer's mind
Origins of Writing
- Thesis Statement: The origin of writing systems can be attributed to ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, China, and Mesoamerica
- I. Ancient Sumerian in Mesopotamia
- A. Recording of property ownership
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- Clay tokens
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- A. Recording of property ownership
- II. Oldest form of Chinese writing
- III. Writing systems in Mesoamerica
- A.
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- Temple walls and religious structure inscriptions
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- Used a system of symbols
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- B. Zapotec Culture
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- Writing around 400 B.C.
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- C.
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- Developed earlier a writing system
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- A.
- I. Ancient Sumerian in Mesopotamia
Writing Process
- Pre-writing
- Organize Ideas
- Define Topic
- Review and Evaluate
- Publish and Share
- Write Topic Sentence
- Writing the First Draft
- Develop supporting details
- Writing the Final Draft
- Publishing
- Generate Ideas
- Proofread
- Write Conclusion
- Editing and Revising
Psychology of Fame
- People who desire to be famous
- Scientists investigate why some humans want to be famous and some want to be rich
- A desire for social acceptance
- Difficult to make friends when they were younger
- Focused on the future than the past
- Learned from their parents about success
- Demand attention from others
- Did not use to receive praise or recognition from their parents
- Friends and family encouraged them
- People who want to be rich
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