The excellent or "A" outline . . . .
1. Must be typed.
2. Must be free of typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.
3. Must be neat, clean and clear. The outline should look professional and communicate to a reader that you have devoted time and thought to its construction. An excellent outline shows attention to detail. It must provide a reader with sufficient detail to accurately and adequately assess your speech.
4. Must be a preparation outline following the rules for outlining in Chapter 11 of your text (pp. 205-219) and discussed in class.
5. Must have appropriate margins. This consists of 1 inch at the left, right, top and bottom. No text may appear within the margins of your outline.
6. Must appropriately identify the author. This concludes your name, instructor's name, the course code and number, and the date in the upper left hand corner of your outline. This must always be typed.
7. Must provide an appropriate title for your speech after author identification.
8. Single space everything except your list of works cited. Double space between: the title and topic, general purpose, specific purpose and central idea; between each transition and the material before and after the transition statement; and between the end of your conclusion and works cited.
9. Follow the most recent edition of the Modern Language Association (MLA) style manual in preparing your bibliography (see A Style Manual for Communication Majors).
Helpful Hints
1. Proof-read your outline very carefully. This includes reading your outline out loud to yourself. Often you can detect errors in grammar with your ears better then you can with your eyes.
2. Make arrangements with someone to proof your outline. If you proof each other's outline you can provide a further check on your work.
3. Don't wait until the last minute to complete your outline. The sooner you get it done the more time you will have to proof, detect and correct any errors. Avoid at all costs the "night before it is due" syndrome.
4. In constructing your outline select an appropriate model and follow it carefully. Compare your outline to the model several times to insure accuracy.
5. Turn in a good quality xerox of your final draft rather than the original. This will hide any corrections you have made on the original and enhance the appearance of your outline.
6. Look at your final draft and ask yourself: "What does the appearance of this paper say about me?" Remember, throughout your professional life your work is your signature. It may be the only information people have upon which they make judgments about you as a person.
7. If all else fails, you can submit your outline to your instructor before it is due and I will make suggestions for improvements.
1. Must be typed.
2. Must be free of typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.
3. Must be neat, clean and clear. The outline should look professional and communicate to a reader that you have devoted time and thought to its construction. An excellent outline shows attention to detail. It must provide a reader with sufficient detail to accurately and adequately assess your speech.
4. Must be a preparation outline following the rules for outlining in Chapter 11 of your text (pp. 205-219) and discussed in class.
5. Must have appropriate margins. This consists of 1 inch at the left, right, top and bottom. No text may appear within the margins of your outline.
6. Must appropriately identify the author. This concludes your name, instructor's name, the course code and number, and the date in the upper left hand corner of your outline. This must always be typed.
7. Must provide an appropriate title for your speech after author identification.
8. Single space everything except your list of works cited. Double space between: the title and topic, general purpose, specific purpose and central idea; between each transition and the material before and after the transition statement; and between the end of your conclusion and works cited.
9. Follow the most recent edition of the Modern Language Association (MLA) style manual in preparing your bibliography (see A Style Manual for Communication Majors).
Helpful Hints
1. Proof-read your outline very carefully. This includes reading your outline out loud to yourself. Often you can detect errors in grammar with your ears better then you can with your eyes.
2. Make arrangements with someone to proof your outline. If you proof each other's outline you can provide a further check on your work.
3. Don't wait until the last minute to complete your outline. The sooner you get it done the more time you will have to proof, detect and correct any errors. Avoid at all costs the "night before it is due" syndrome.
4. In constructing your outline select an appropriate model and follow it carefully. Compare your outline to the model several times to insure accuracy.
5. Turn in a good quality xerox of your final draft rather than the original. This will hide any corrections you have made on the original and enhance the appearance of your outline.
6. Look at your final draft and ask yourself: "What does the appearance of this paper say about me?" Remember, throughout your professional life your work is your signature. It may be the only information people have upon which they make judgments about you as a person.
7. If all else fails, you can submit your outline to your instructor before it is due and I will make suggestions for improvements.