Assignment #2 and #3

Assignment #3

Outlining Worksheet

Directions: Circle, underline, or highlight the point(s) that violates the principles of good outlining. Explain what is incorrect. There is something wrong with each example!

1. I. There are many benefits to wearing seatbelts.

A. Seatbelts prevent passengers from being thrown around the vehicle during a collision.

B. Seatbelts are standard equipment in all vehicles.

C. Seatbelts prevent front-seat passengers from hitting the dashboard and windshield.

What is wrong with this outline?

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2. I. College students are classified by their academic year?

A. College students with fewer than 40 hours of credit are classified as first year students.

B. Sophomores are college students with more than 40 hours but fewer than 80 hours of earned credit.

C. Instructors who teach more than 12 hours are classified as full-time faculty members.

D. It takes 120 hours of earned credit to graduate from college.

What is wrong with this outline?

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3. I. There are more than 200 flavors of ice cream.

A. Frozen yogurt differs from ice cream in composition.

B. Strawberry is the most frequently requested flavor.

C. Frozen desserts are popular in the United States.

What is wrong with this outline?

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4. I. The 1996 presidential election offers few surprises.

A. Bill Clinton

B. Bob Dole

C. Ross Perot

What is wrong with this outline?

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5. I. There are many sports featured in the summer Olympics Games.

A. Stadium jumping is one of the most challenging equestrian events.

B. Field hockey is growing in popularity.

1. Archery was included in the original Greek Games.

b. Diving is an intensely competitive event.

2. Track and Field is highly anticipated and supported.

II. The summer Olympics Games draw international contestants.

III. Countries hosting the summer Olympic Games have offered some of the

world’s most beautiful scenery.

What is wrong with this outline?

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6. I. Dolls from the mid-twentieth century are fetching high prices from collectors.

a. Original Barbies command prices of $4000 and higher.

b. Limited editions like Betsy McCall sell for $5000.

c. G.I. Joe and Ken are selling for $2,500 to $3500.

What is wrong with this outline?

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7. I. Preparing lasagna can be easy.

A. Bake for one hour.

B. Layer cooked noodles with cheeses and tomato sauce.

a. Alternate Swiss with Mozzarella cheese.

2. Lightly sprinkle oregano and basil on each layer.

C. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

What is wrong with this outline?

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