REVIEW on OUTLINING

Outlining gives a visual structure to our writing.

• True

• False

Outlining involves writing quick summary phrases or sentences for every point covered.

• True

• False

Outlining helps in organizing ideas in a chronological manner.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Outlining helps in organizing ideas in a sequential manner.

Alphanumeric outline format uses numbers only.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It uses both letters and numbers to indicate a hierarchy of discussed points.

Decimal outline uses numbers as labels to indicate a hierarchy of discussed points.

• True

• False

Outlines can be informal or formal.

• True

• False

The most frequently used type of formal outline is the sentence outline.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The topic outline is the most frequently used type of formal outline.

A topic outline is divided into three levels - the headings, the subheadings, and the sub-subheadings.

• True

• False

When writing a sentence outline, the headings of each section may or may not be stated as complete sentences.

• True

• False

The title of the outline must be placed at the center above the outline.

• True

• False