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Module 2. Outlining

The document provides an outline for a lesson on writing outlines. It begins with objectives which are to explain what an outline is, familiarize guidelines for writing timelines, and have students create outlines for texts from various disciplines. Examples of outlines are given for a short story and the scientist Benjamin Franklin. Guidelines for writing outlines are listed, such as including a title, using formatting consistently, and examples are provided. The document concludes that outlining helps to construct and organize ideas in a planned sequence and provides a foundation for writing.

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Module 2. Outlining

The document provides an outline for a lesson on writing outlines. It begins with objectives which are to explain what an outline is, familiarize guidelines for writing timelines, and have students create outlines for texts from various disciplines. Examples of outlines are given for a short story and the scientist Benjamin Franklin. Guidelines for writing outlines are listed, such as including a title, using formatting consistently, and examples are provided. The document concludes that outlining helps to construct and organize ideas in a planned sequence and provides a foundation for writing.

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English for Academic and Professional Purposes Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) | 2022

Outline
Objectives
Objectives MELC
Explain what is an outline. CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-8
Familiarize the guidelines in writing a timeline.
Create an outline reading texts in various disciplines.

Presentation by Timmerman University | 2023


HUMSS | 2022

Activity
. Watch the short film entitled, Project ni
Ping: A Filipino Short Film and make sure
to note the details. Using only three
sentences, write the plot of the story.
Narrate to the class the
film you have just
watched.

ANALYSIS
ABSTRACTION
Timmerman University | 2023

Outline
An outline is a design to follow when writing a structure, a
discourse, or a article. It arranges a material in a logical way into
main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting details.
CONTINUATION

The main idea or topic is the main topic of the outline. All main topics
are indicated by Roman Numeral. Subtopics are noted by letters and
supporting details are indicated by Arabic Numerals.
An outline can be a sentence outline or topic outline. A sentence
outline is
written in full sentence while a topic outline is in words or phrases.
Guidelines in Writing an Outline

1. Place the title at the center above the outline.


2. Every level of the outline must have at least two items (I and II, A and B, 1 and 2).
3. Put a period after each numeral and letter.
4. Indent each new level of the outline.
5. All items of one kind (roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals) should line up with
each other.
6. Capitalize the first letter of each item.
7. The terms Introduction, Body, and Conclusion do not have to be included in the outline.
They are not topics; they are merely organizational units in the writer’s mind.
EXAMPLE
Benjamin Franklin – Scientist and Inventor
I. Experiments with Electricity
A. Studied nature of Electricity
B. Discovered Lightning Equals Electricity
C. Invented Lightning Rod
II. Other Scientific Work
A. Inventions
1. Bifocal Glasses
2. Franklin Stove
3. Daylight Saving Time
B. Scientific Studies
1. Charted Gulf Stream
2. Worked on Soil Improvement
III. Importance as a Scientist
A. Scientific Honors
B. Writing Translated into Other Languages
C. Experts’ Comments
EXERCISES

Perform:
Activity Number 5
Activity Number 6
Activity Number 7
Assessmemt

Perform:
Activity Number 8
Generalization

Writing an outline for an essay Outlining will help construct and organize
helps you plan and keeps you ideas in a sequential manner and thoughtful
flow. Doing so allows you to pick relevant
organized. It can also make
information or quotes from sources early on,
writing the essay feel more giving writers steady foundation and
manageable. It will give students groundwork when beginning the writing
to be organized. process.
Thank
You!

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