Working Outline Essay
Creating a Working Outline
A working outline is an informal outline and is different from a formal outline. A working outline is simply a way to bring structure and organization to your planning process. A working outline can be words and phrases. It does not have to be complete sentences, nor does it have to contain a full CD. Once you complete a working outline you will be able to do a self-assessment of your needs. That is, you will be able to see clearly where you have adequate information and where you need to find more information.
1. To do a working outline you should observe the rules of outlining. That is, you should have Roman numerals to indicate main ideas (support theses/topic sentences), capital letters to indicate …show more content…
Oranges
A. Valencia
1. Taste
2. Color
3. Locations
2. Remember as well, if you have a I then you must have a II; if you have an A then you must have a B, if you have a 1 then you must have a 2.
3. You may use words or phrases on a working outline. Just be consistent and parallel. That is,if you use words you must use words in all spots. If you use phrases, you must use phrases in all spots. Finally, make the words and phrases parallel. If you use nouns, use nouns in all spots. If your phrases start with an “ing” verb then you must have phrases that start with an “ing” verb.
4. Lastly, put the Note card number/CD card number in parentheses next to each point on the outline that you intend to use the CD. For example,
I. Oranges
A. Valencia (A7, B10)
1. Taste (B11. C7)
2. Color (A11)
3. Locations (D14, E5)
B. Navel (E5)
1. Taste (B11. …show more content…
Body Paragraph (X)
IV. Body Paragraph (Y)
V. Body Paragraph (Z)
VI. Conclusion
Sample Working Outline
I. Narrative
II. Rhetorical Summary/Background
III. Topic (X) – Design and Materials of the NeoGothic Arches of the Brooklyn Bridge put a Modernist twist on the Medieval Gothic arch
1. Design of pointed arch like medieval arch except for the lack of a flying buttress
a. Medieval Gothic arch (pointed rather than round like the Roman arch) (B7)
b. NeoGothic arch (pointed) (J14)
2. Reason for pointed arch similar to medieval arch (height and strength) (J12)
a. Medieval Gothic arch allowed for height due to strength (B8)
b. NeoGothic arch allowed for height due to strength (J9, J10)
3. Materials of stone reminiscent of the Medieval Gothic arch
a. Medieval Gothic arch preferred material – stone (B5)
b. NeoGothic arch preferred material – concrete (stone) (J4)
4. Varied purpose of Gothic and NeoGothic arches
a. Purpose of Medieval Gothic arch -- reaching to and pointing to God (B1, B2, B3)
b. Purpose of NeoGothic arch of BB – pointing to open sky to inspire mankind, framing the modern city of Manhattan (J11, J12)
IV. Topic (Y) – Design and Materials of the Function Support System reached into the Modern Age with
A working outline is an informal outline and is different from a formal outline. A working outline is simply a way to bring structure and organization to your planning process. A working outline can be words and phrases. It does not have to be complete sentences, nor does it have to contain a full CD. Once you complete a working outline you will be able to do a self-assessment of your needs. That is, you will be able to see clearly where you have adequate information and where you need to find more information.
1. To do a working outline you should observe the rules of outlining. That is, you should have Roman numerals to indicate main ideas (support theses/topic sentences), capital letters to indicate …show more content…
Oranges
A. Valencia
1. Taste
2. Color
3. Locations
2. Remember as well, if you have a I then you must have a II; if you have an A then you must have a B, if you have a 1 then you must have a 2.
3. You may use words or phrases on a working outline. Just be consistent and parallel. That is,if you use words you must use words in all spots. If you use phrases, you must use phrases in all spots. Finally, make the words and phrases parallel. If you use nouns, use nouns in all spots. If your phrases start with an “ing” verb then you must have phrases that start with an “ing” verb.
4. Lastly, put the Note card number/CD card number in parentheses next to each point on the outline that you intend to use the CD. For example,
I. Oranges
A. Valencia (A7, B10)
1. Taste (B11. C7)
2. Color (A11)
3. Locations (D14, E5)
B. Navel (E5)
1. Taste (B11. …show more content…
Body Paragraph (X)
IV. Body Paragraph (Y)
V. Body Paragraph (Z)
VI. Conclusion
Sample Working Outline
I. Narrative
II. Rhetorical Summary/Background
III. Topic (X) – Design and Materials of the NeoGothic Arches of the Brooklyn Bridge put a Modernist twist on the Medieval Gothic arch
1. Design of pointed arch like medieval arch except for the lack of a flying buttress
a. Medieval Gothic arch (pointed rather than round like the Roman arch) (B7)
b. NeoGothic arch (pointed) (J14)
2. Reason for pointed arch similar to medieval arch (height and strength) (J12)
a. Medieval Gothic arch allowed for height due to strength (B8)
b. NeoGothic arch allowed for height due to strength (J9, J10)
3. Materials of stone reminiscent of the Medieval Gothic arch
a. Medieval Gothic arch preferred material – stone (B5)
b. NeoGothic arch preferred material – concrete (stone) (J4)
4. Varied purpose of Gothic and NeoGothic arches
a. Purpose of Medieval Gothic arch -- reaching to and pointing to God (B1, B2, B3)
b. Purpose of NeoGothic arch of BB – pointing to open sky to inspire mankind, framing the modern city of Manhattan (J11, J12)
IV. Topic (Y) – Design and Materials of the Function Support System reached into the Modern Age with