Read/write 3(topic/sent outlines) Flashcards

1
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Two Outline Formats

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alphanumeric outline, decimal outline

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2
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uses both letters and numbers as labels

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alphanumeric outline

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3
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uses only numbers as labels

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decimal outline

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4
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4 principles of outlining

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a. coordination
b. subordination
c. division
d. parallel construction

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5
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requires ideas of the same relevance to be labeled in the same way

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coordination

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shows that minor details have to be placed under their respective major details

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subordination

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7
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require that no cluster should only contain one item

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division

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8
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requires all entries in each cluster to use the same structure and format

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parallel construction

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9
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Kinds of Outline According to Structure

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topic & sentence outline

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10
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a systematic arrangement of ideas using broad topics in the form of words or simple phrases as headers

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topic outline

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11
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uses complete sentences as its entries

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sentence outline

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12
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sentence outline is aka

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expanded outline

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13
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outlinethat arranges your ideas hierarchically (showing which are main and which are sub-points), in the sequence you want, and shows what you will talk about.

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topic outline

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14
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done in full sentences. It is normally used when your paper focuses on complex details. The sentence outline is especially useful for this kind of paper because sentences themselves have many of the details in them.

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sentence outline

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15
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5 benefits of sentence outline

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a. clarity
b. flow of argument
c. efficiency
d. writing to length

e. time

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16
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If you can’t write a clear sentence summarizing the paragraph’s point, you certainly can’t write a clear paragraph.

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clarity

17
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It is much easier to quickly judge whether the present order of paragraphs (as sentences in the outline) really makes the argument in the most effective way.

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flow of argument

18
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Revision of the plan of paper is much easier and quicker if you have only to delete or re-order sentences

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efficiency

19
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Doing this on the completed draft involves much more work. Since a concept must be explained when it first appears, interchanging paragraphs will require moving definitions. 1. Paragraphs should smoothly flow into each other. Reordering paragraphs may require extensive rewriting.

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efficiency

20
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With a sentence outline you can easily judge how long the manuscript will be and modify it to keep the essential material within the prescribed length.

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writing to length

21
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clarity, argument flow, efficiency, length management –can be done faster using a sentence outline.

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time

22
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6 steps in writing a topic outline

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a. thesis - top of page
b. points u must prove to prove ur point
c. main section
d. main point - thesis
e. sub points
f. repeat

23
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steps : sentence outline

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a. determine purpose
b. “ audience
c. notecards

24
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benefits of using notecards

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brainstorming, organize, order, label

25
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Group related ideas together. This may be accomplished by using notecards and sorting them into groups.

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organize

26
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Arrange material in subsections from general to specific or from abstract to concrete (e.g., organize the groups notecards into logical order).

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order

27
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Create main and sub headings for each group.

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label

28
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thesis statement is the

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central idea