Outlining Academic Texts

Question 1

● blueprint / map
● last step of the prewriting stage
● helps writers not get stuck while writing an essay.

Answer 1

Outline

Question 2

What can an Outline aid writers in?

Answer 2

1. Categorize main points of the topic.
2. Organize the paragraphs to make sense.
3. Ensure the paragraphs are fully developed.

Question 3

What makes a well-written and developed outline?

Answer 3

● thesis statement of the text.

● main idea well developed in each body.

● evidence / supporting details in each paragraph to back up the main idea.

Question 4

Types of Outline:

● only phrases or main ideas are needed , no need for full sentences.

● utilizes working that is parallel to one another.

Answer 4

Topic Outline

Question 5

Types of Outline:

● makes use of sentences; all headings and subheadings must be in sentence form.

● lesser need to have parallelism between headings and subheadings.

Answer 5

Sentence Outline

Question 6

Types of Outline:

● can utilize either a sentence outline or topic outline.

● contail all essential parts of the research

Answer 6

IMRaD Outline

Question 7

Types of Outline:

● can utilize either a sentence outline or topic outline.

● contail all essential parts of the research

Answer 7

IMRaD Outline