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Expanding The Content of An Outline Using Primary

An outline is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic logically. There are two main types of outlines - sentence outlines present topics, subtopics, and details in sentence form, while topic outlines use words and phrases. An outline contains a thesis statement, major topics, subtopics, and supporting details. Writers can expand an outline's content using primary sources like reports and interviews, and secondary sources that analyze primary sources. A sample outline examines the effects of COVID-19 on the economy, education system, and communities through topics like travel, tourism, manufacturing, and family income.

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Expanding The Content of An Outline Using Primary

An outline is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic logically. There are two main types of outlines - sentence outlines present topics, subtopics, and details in sentence form, while topic outlines use words and phrases. An outline contains a thesis statement, major topics, subtopics, and supporting details. Writers can expand an outline's content using primary sources like reports and interviews, and secondary sources that analyze primary sources. A sample outline examines the effects of COVID-19 on the economy, education system, and communities through topics like travel, tourism, manufacturing, and family income.

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EXPANDING THE

CONTENT OF AN
OUTLINE USING
PRIMARY AND
SECONDARY SOURCES
WHAT IS AN OUTLINE?

An outline is a tool used in improving
and organizing written ideas about a
topic into a logical order. Writers use
outlines when writing their papers to
know which topic to cover and in what
order.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF AN OUTLINE?

 The type of outline to be used by the writer


depends on the nature of the topic and purpose
of the writer. Topics that are information-heavy
may require more major topics and subtopics
since the writer’s purpose is to be as informative
as possible. However, if the writer wants to be
persuasive, outline should only accommodate
what is important to the audience’s needs.
1. SENTENCE OUTLINE
 It is a type of outline that presents the thesis
statement, major topics, subtopics, and
supporting details in sentence form. It allows you
to include those details in the sentences instead
of having to create an outline of many short
phrases that goes on page after page. Also, it
follows a hierarchical structure composed of
sentences and headings around the subject of the
speech or essay.
2. TOPIC OUTLINE

It is a type of outline which


presents the major topics,
subtopics, and supporting
details in the form of words and
phrases.
WHAT ARE THE CONTENTS OF AN OUTLINE?

An outline is composed of many


parts. These parts work together to
present a clear idea of a paragraph
or an essay. An outline contains
thesis statement, major topics,
subtopics, and supporting details.
Contents of an Outline Definition

A thesis statement is a one-sentence statement


Thesis Statement
that expresses the main idea of an essay.
Major topics refer to the major phrases/sentences
Major topics which are formed from the thesis statement.

Subtopics refer to the minor phrases/sentences


Subtopics
which are formed from the major topics.

Supporting details are phrases/sentences which


provide additional information to clarify or prove
Supporting Details the main idea. These details help you explain
further the ideas presented by the major topics
and subtopics.
HOW TO EXPAND THE CONTENT OF AN
OUTLINE USING DIFFERENT SOURCES?

In expanding the content of an outline, you need to


use primary and secondary sources.
Primary sources are firsthand information taken from
original evidences such as reports on discoveries and
events and interviews from persons in authority while
secondary sources are secondhand information taken
from the primary sources.
Thesis Statement: COVID-19 pandemic is a difficult challenge faced by the
government because it has brought massive breakdown to the economy,
destabilization of the educational system, and anxieties among families and
communities in the country.
I. Effects of COVID-19 pandemic

A. World Economy
1. Travel
2. Tourism
3. Manufacturing
4. Family income

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