Outlining. Writing an Outline Outline is a road map of the material that will be presented 3 Basic Sections ◦ Introduction ◦ Body ◦ Conclusion 2 main.

OutliningOutlining

Writing an OutlineWriting an OutlineOutline is a road map of the material

that will be presented

3 Basic Sections◦Introduction◦Body◦Conclusion

2 main types of outlines◦Topic◦Sentence

Different orders of outlines

Rules for OutliningRules for OutliningOutlines always follow a certain order of

numbers and letters.

II Roman numerals are always first and signify main topics.II. Second main idea.

II Capital letters are next and signify first ideasB. Second idea.

1.2.

a.b.

i.ii.

If there is an “A”, there must be a “B.” If there is a “1” there must be a “2.” Everything comes in pairs.

IntroductionsIntroductionsIntroduction must have a thesis

◦Thesis: the main reason you are talking about the subjectI A summary of your whole speech in 1 sentence

You also outline what kind of ‘attention getter’ you are using in your speech◦ Jokes◦Personal Story◦Facts◦Questions

Types of OutlinesTypes of OutlinesTopic Outline

◦No sentences! Only key wordsI Do not add periods at the end

◦Try and keep each numeral to 5-8 words.I Keep it short and sweet but informative

Sentence Outline◦Opposite of topic outline

I Use full and complete sentences!

Dream HouseDream HouseI. Main Floor

A. Master Bedroom1. Takes up ¼ of house2. Revolving Closet3. Has own living room

a. Big sectional couchb. 50inch TV

4. Has own kitchena. So I don’t have to walk to main kitchenb. Island with 3 chairs

B. Dining Room1. Table w/ 20 chairs

a. Enough to fit entire family2. Connected to kitchen

C. Kitchen1. Small round table for breakfast2. Large counter with top of line appliances

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Orders of OutlinesOrders of Outlines5 orders

◦Topical◦Time or Chronological◦Spatial◦Process◦Problem/Solution

Topical OrderTopical OrderWhen you break down the main idea into

different parts It doesn’t matter what order you put it inWorks when other types of orders don’t

Ex: Animalsmain idea

I. DogsA. ChihuahuasB. Poodles

II. CatsA. LionB. Tigers

III. MonkeysA. GorillasB. Chimpanzee

IV. Birds

Process Order Process Order (Sequential)(Sequential)

When you explain how something works or is made

You give the steps in order how they are

Ex: How to make a PB&J sandwich

I. Step 1A. get out breadB. open peanut butter and jelly jars

II. Step 2A. get out 2 slices of bread and knifeB. open pb jar and use knife to smear pb over bread slices

III. Step 3A. open jelly jarB. get knife and smear jelly over the pb bread slices

IV. Step 4A. press both bread slices togetherB. enjoy

Problem-Solution OrderProblem-Solution OrderDivides information into 2 main sections

◦ Problem◦ Solution

Usually used in persuasive speechesGive a problem that needs to be solved and

then give solutions

Ex: I. Problem: Motorized Transportation

A. Increasing traffic congestion B. Increasing pollution C. Increasing "road rage" from traffic-related stress

II. Solution: Riding BicyclesA. Bike riding reduces the number of motorized vehicles in use B. Bike riding is not a source of pollution C. Bike riding has physical and psychological health benefits

Time Order Time Order (Chronological)(Chronological)

Arranges information in order of when it happened. Talks about what happened at different moments in time

Ex: Civil WarI. 1861

A. Event #1B. Event #2

II. 1862A. Event #1B. Event #2

III. 1863A. Event #1B. Event #2

IV.1864A. Event #1B. Event #2

V. 1865A. Event #1B. Event #2

Spatial OrderSpatial Order Arranges information according to how things ‘fit’

together in physical space Works well when trying to create a ‘mental picture’

Ex: ‘What to do in El Paso’ (for tourists)I. Central

A. Visit original Chico’s TacosB. El Paso Zoo

II. Downtown/UTEP areaA. Centennial MuseumB. Plaza Theatre

III.WestsideA. Western PlaylandB. Outlet Mall

IV.NortheastA. TramwayB. Wilderness Park Museum