1. Yun-Pi Yuan 1 Outlining

2. 2 Uses of Outlines Some uses of outlining: prewriting — for organization post writing check organization while writing after reading — for notes after lecture note-taking — to organize

3. Yun-Pi Yuan 3 Types of Outlines Many types: formal (topic, sentence, mixed) box diagram tree diagram free form

4. Yun-Pi Yuan 4 Two Approaches Depending on purposes: A. mainly for ideas (organization need not be preserved — this is post writing or reading or lecture) B. to preserve, or get, a view of the organization (pre-, post- or during-)

5. Yun-Pi Yuan 5 Three Levels in the Outline Look for Three levels: A. main idea(s) B. supporting ideas C. details (examples) — in the whole text