English 102

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English 102 Correcting an Outline
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Thesis To help reduce some of the stress that is
an inevitable part of the total experience and to
most effectively produce a college level research
paper, students must commit to a highly organized
method of development.
I. Topic selection A. Begin with a
broad subject and hypothesis
B. Brainstorming C. Consider suitability
characteristics D. Exploratory
reading E. Magazines
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Illogical division E overlaps with D
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II. Thesis Formulation A. To determine
purpose B. Identifying audience
C. When you need to read more D.
Tentative statements 1. Avoiding omnibus
terms
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Single Division Inconsistent subdivision
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III. Finding and recording materials A.
Sources need evaluation B.
Purposeful reading C. Taking notes
a. Techniques b. Paraphrasing
D. Should avoid plagiarism
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wrong symbols, and Paraphrasing overlaps with
Techniques
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• IV. Outlining
• A. Arrange note cards
• B. Choosing a type
• C. Working form
• D. Final form
• E. Adherence to conventions
• 1. No single division

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E Overlaps D and C
Single Division Inconsistent subdivision
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V. Writing the first draft
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A. Choosing a conducive writing environment
B. Selecting an introductory method
C. Selecting a structural plan of development
D. Incorporating appropriate quotations
E. Validating sources / checking WC forms
F. Selecting a concluding method

• G. Proofreading

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VI. Revision preparing the final draft
A. Appropriate style B. Appropriate
diction C. Manuscript form
D. Proofread
Inconsistent subdivision B overlaps A
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Omnibus heading do not include
VII. Conclusion