Activity 1: A. Directions: Put a check (√) on the space provided before the number if the statement is correct and cross (X) if the statement is incorrect. Place your answer on a piece of paper.
___ 1. An outline will help you stay organized and focused throughout the writing process and help ensure proper coherence [flow of ideas] in your final paper.
_ 2. In outlining, if there aren’t at least two “sub-points” for each main idea,
that idea may not be that relevant to the topic.
_ 3. Even if the outline is incomplete, you will have a clear picture of how you
want your paper to develop.
_ 4. With an outline, you will be much less likely to get writer's block. An
outline will show where you're going and how to get there.
_____ 5. Knowing your audience allows you to focus your paper better.

1. True An outline will help you stay organized and focused throughout the writing process and help ensure proper coherence [flow of ideas] in your final paper.

2. False In outlining, if there aren’t at least two “sub-points” for each main idea, that idea may not be that relevant to the topic.

3. False Even if the outline is incomplete, you will have a clear picture of how you want your paper to develop.

4. True With an outline, you will be much less likely to get writer's block. An

outline will show where you're going and how to get there.

5. True Knowing your audience allows you to focus your paper better.

Explanation:

An outline is a sketch or a list of vital points that a writer wishes to fully express in his literary work or speech. An outline serves as a guide that keeps the writer on track as he delivers a speech or writes a book. It helps the writer not to fall out of line or lose focus. Main points are highlighted and properly discussed.

An outline is a very important feature of writing. The writer must also tailor the points being discussed to the audience and should endeavor to complete the outline so that no points are lost. When this is done, writer's block is prevented.