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Work It Out

Work It Out. Outlines Deconstructed By Amy Ashcraft. Why use an outline?. Organizes your information Assists in the writing process Clarifies ideas and connections Gives a framework to your paper or project. Where do you start?. Decide on a focused topic

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Work It Out

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  1. Work It Out Outlines Deconstructed By Amy Ashcraft

  2. Why use an outline? • Organizes your information • Assists in the writing process • Clarifies ideas and connections • Gives a framework to your paper or project

  3. Where do you start? • Decide on a focused topic • Develop a concise thesis statement • Decide who your audience is • Gather ideas and research • Group into similar sections

  4. What’s next? • Organize your ideas • Decide which areas are major • Decide what information supports these major areas • Regroup information before you start writing

  5. Example Outline The Honda Element EX • Brand A. Reliability B. Resale value • Environmental Issues A. Low emissions B. Fuel economy • Safety A. Side-curtain Airbags

  6. Instructional Video How to Make an Outline

  7. References • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/2/ • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/3/ • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/01/

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