Outline Notes

3/31
Today we started learning about the term paper outline. This outline is full sentence outline , which means that every point made in the outline must be a complete sentence. We learned about the basic structure of the Outline. (see diagram)
I. (multi-paragraph idea)
A. (topic sentence of a paragraph)
1.
a.
(1)
(a)
i.
(every line is indented further)
The roman numeral should demonstrate a multi-paragraph idea. The capital letter is a topic sentence of a paragraph. Every indent, indicates that the point beneath is a direct development of the previous point. so, the points build on each other. A rule that should be observed when completing the outline is : when there is an "A" there is ALWAYS a "B". This the same for numbers in which, when there is a 1 there is always a 2. Basically, a point should never be in isolation.
We also reviewed the Paragraph structure.
1. topic sentence
2. a sentence that developes the topic sentence
3. support-a quote, paraphrase, or summary that supports the topic sentence.
4. explanation-explains the support
5. conclusion/transition sentence
A rule concerning the paragraph is that you always MUST explain the support. A paragraph isn't necessarily 5 sentences, you could have multiple quotes, as long as they're explained.

Additional announcements
We also have homework concerning the term paper, the annotated bibliography. The purpose is to show the reader, a brief summary of each of your sources,(there was a handout showing examples, see Mr. Lazarow if you didn't get it). Each entry should start with the MLA citation of the work. Followed by a brief, 4-6 sentence, summary of the work and how you used it in your paper. The citations should be in alphabetical order. It should be typed using a 12-point font. Also like a MLA citation, the second line should indented, and then followed by the summary. Only 2 spaces should separate the citation and the summary. This is due next Tues.

Ashley Hill