Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.. Chapter 16 Outline and Learning Goals In this chapter you will learn to Outline to organize information Summarize.

Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.


Chapter 16 Outline and Learning Goals

In this chapter you will learn to

Outline to organize information

Summarize to condense information

Map to visualize ideas


Outline to Organize Information


• How to Develop an Outline• Show the relative importance of ideas• Show the relationship between ideas

• How Much Information to Include

Learning Goals

Map to Visualize Ideas

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Summarize to Condense Information


• When to Use Summaries • How to Summarize

Learning Goals



• How to Draw Maps

• When to Use Maps

• Specialized Types of Maps

Learning Goals

Let’s Review!


When you are creating an outline, what is most important to do?


a. Use complete sentences.b. Use the author’s exact words.c. Make sure items are numbered and lettered

correctly.d. Show the relative importance of ideas and the

relationship between ideas.

When you are creating an outline, what is most important to do?


a. Use complete sentences.b. Use the author’s exact words.c. Make sure items are numbered and lettered

correctly.d. Show the relative importance of ideas and the

relationship between ideas.


For which of the following situations would outlining not be useful?


a. For organizing information about the steps in performing CPR.

b. For writing an evaluation of an essay on immigration policy reform.

c. For creating a list of business terms and their definitions.

d. For taking notes while using a library reference book.

For which of the following situations would outlining not be useful?


a. For organizing information about the steps in performing CPR.

b. For writing an evaluation of an essay on immigration policy reform.

c. For creating a list of business terms and their definitions.

d. For taking notes while using a library reference book.


What is the first step in writing a summary?


a. Identify the main point.b. Consider the author’s approach.c. Locate key terms and definitions.d. Underline interesting details.

What is the first step in writing a summary?


a. Identify the main point.b. Consider the author’s approach.c. Locate key terms and definitions.d. Underline interesting details.


Which of the following items is not included in a summary?


a. A statement expressing the author’s main idea.b. Key supporting information.c. Your evaluation of the author’s ideas.d. The author’s purpose for writing.

Which of the following items is not included in a summary?


a. A statement expressing the author’s main idea.b. Key supporting information.c. Your evaluation of the author’s ideas.d. The author’s purpose for writing.


Which type of map would best show key events in the life of artist Georgia O’Keeffe?


a. A time line.b. A process diagram.c. An organizational chart.d. A comparison-contrast chart.

Which type of map would best show key events in the life of artist Georgia O’Keeffe?


a. A time line.b. A process diagram.c. An organizational chart.d. A comparison-contrast chart.


Which type of map would best show the structure of the U.S. judicial system?


a. A time line.b. A process diagram.c. An organizational chart.d. A part/function diagram.

Which type of map would best show the structure of the U.S. judicial system?


a. A time line.b. A process diagram.c. An organizational chart.d. A part/function diagram.


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