Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge, others just gargle. -- Robert Anthony

Outline Exercises for MP # 1 These exercises are based on outlines that were actually submitted for Major Paper # 1.

Remember that outlines should be developed inductively, by grouping and organizing the materials that you want to include in a paper. Exercises for that are very difficult to develop because everyone has different ideas, materials, etc. that could be included in an outline. Exercises for that are very difficult to develop because everyone has different ideas, materials, etc. that could be included in an outline. These exercises are intended to show you your objective in developing an outline. In other words, these exercises involve the logical relationships that are reflected in a good outline.

 An outline should indicate the basic structure (skeleton) of your paper.  That means that examples (details) should not be in the outline.  Subdivisions in an outline should all be the same type of thing. In other words, the sections of an outline should group all the items that logically belong together.

Take out a full sheet of paper and put your name on it. The exercises will be numbered. As we do them, write down your answers. I’ll collect the papers at the end of class.

First, we will look at some good outlines.

# 1. A Person Audience: Parent and Child 1)I. Introduction Thesis: Having a child is gratifying and a true blessing. 2)II. Personality III. Competitive 3)A. Sports 4)B. School 5)IV. Conclusion

# 2. A Person Audience: Education Week 1)I. Introduction/Thesis - There should be more teachers like Scott Reichert. 2)II. Methods of Teaching 3)A. Lecturing 4)B. Hands-on teaching 5)III. Personality 6)IV. Conclusion (liking his job)

Now we are ready to examine some problems. Now we are ready to examine some problems.

Question # 1 This is an outline about a thing, but there is a problem with the thesis. On your paper, explain the problem and write a better thesis. 1)I. Introduction, Thesis: Goats are becoming more and more popular and highly wanted by many farmers and more popular and highly wanted by many farmers around this area. 2)II. Farms want goats 3)III. Boer/Nubian goats IV. How to take care of them 4)A. Healthy diet 1. Goat feed 2. They can eat copper 5)B. Grooming/ Treatment 6)V. Conclusion

Question # 2 This is an outline about a thing, but there is a problem with the thesis. On your paper, explain the problem and write a better thesis. Audience: Scouting Magazine 1)I. Introduction/Thesis - A website for a boy scout troop can be very beneficial if the right approach is taken and proper caution is taken. troop can be very beneficial if the right approach is taken and proper caution is taken. II. Creating the Website 2)A. Websites to Create Websites 3)B. Range of Possibilities III. Benefits 4)A. News portal for parents 5)B. Photo Gallery 6)C. New Scouts 7)IV. Conclusion

Question # 3 On your paper, explain the problem with this outline. If you can, fix it. 1)Intro/Thesis - Now we can literally use a computer to do just about anything. to do just about anything. 2) Operating systems 3) Windows 7 4) Mac OSX 5) New Advancements 6) New Technology 7) Conclusion

Question # 4 On your paper, why this might not be a good outline for MP # 1. 1)I.Intro/Thesis: Buildings have many restrictions in being built and designed. 2)II. Building Codes A. Fire Prevention B. Foundation 3)III.Zoning Codes A. Shed B. Water Well IV. Building Inspectors 4)A. Stormwater designs, structural designs, civil designs civil designs 5)B. Home Inspector - Plumbing 6)V. Conclusion

Paragraph Outlines You will be expected to number your paragraphs (Arabic numbers), and make a “paragraph outline” by putting the number of each paragraph next to the corresponding part of the outline.

Focal Sentences “Focal sentences” correspond to a major section of the outline that has at least two logical subdivisions, each of which is developed in at least one paragraph.

Consider a good outline: Audience: Williamsport Dining Guide Article 1.)I. Introduction & Thesis - We highly recommend you visit Abrana Maries Norte, authentic homemade New Mexican cuisine. 2.)II. The Building III. Dining Room 3.)A. The Room B. The Food 4.)1. Appetizers 5.)2. Entrees 6.)3. Desert 7.)IV. Conclusion

Question # 5 Identify the Roman number that could have a focal sentence, and write the sentence. Audience – Williamsport Sun-Gazette 1)I. Introduction & Thesis: Next time you are needing lumber, stop into Lowes’ and explore their wide selection of lumber. 2)II. Lowes’ lumber department III. Lumber 3) A. Unfinished 4)B. Prefabricated 5)IV. Camoflague plywood 6)V. Helpful employees 7)VI. Conclusion

Question # 6 On your paper, explain the logical problems in this outline. I. Introduction/Thesis - What makes my grandmother caring is… II. Laughing together III. Explain how she is always helpful a) Give examples of times she was helpful (my car) helpful (my car) b) comforting when I was upset IV. Giving advice V. Conclusion

Quiz Would the paper that goes with this outline get the points for a focal sentence? Why? get the points for a focal sentence? Why? Audience: Dirt Wheels Magazine Blair Bedford Dirt Racers 1)I. Introduction Thesis: Racing here is a fun and exciting pastime that everyone should see if you are in the area. 2)II. People 3)III. Bikes 4)IV. Atmosphere A. Weather B. Smells C. Announcer 5) V. Conclusion

Mama Skunk was worried because she could never keep track of her two children. They were named “In” and “Out,” and whenever In was in, Out was out; and if Out was in, In was out. One day she called Out in to her and told him to go out and bring In in. So Out went out and in no time at all he brought In in. “Wonderful!” said Mama Skunk. “How, in all that great forest, could you find him in so short a time?” “Wonderful!” said Mama Skunk. “How, in all that great forest, could you find him in so short a time?” “It was easy,” said Out. “In stinct.” “It was easy,” said Out. “In stinct.”