1. Outlining

2. An outline is like a blueprint for your paper
It allows you to see the full scope of all of your content at a glance
By outlining, the following positive things occur:
1. you can judge whether each part of the paper is fully developed.
2. you can decide if you have adequate supporting materials for each main point
3. you can judge if the main points are properly balanced.
4. you can determine if related points are together.
5. you can determine if your ideas flow.

3. What to include in your Outline
Guidelines for the outline
Should include
Specific purpose
Central idea
Introduction
Main points
Subpoints
Connectives
Conclusion
Bibliography

4. What to include in the Outline
State the specific purpose of your paper
Identify the central idea
Label the introduction, body, and conclusion
Use a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation
Use a visual framework
The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a paper outline that shows the relationship among the writers ideas

5. Practice
Put the following in a framework: There were 13 people at the last supper – Jesus and his 12 disciples. Many superstitions revolve around numbers. In the United States, 13 is often omitted in the floor numbering of hotels and skyscrapers. The number 13 has meant bad luck as long as anyone can remember.

6. What to include in the Outline
Label transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews
Attach a bibliography