·         The video “Developing Outlines” provides an overview of the purpose of planning an outline. Does an outline make the writing process go more smoothly? How?

DQ2

· In our assigned article, Tips on Honing Your Writing, we are told “the outline is the most important step in writing – it is the architecture of writing; words and sentences are just the interior decoration (p. 103).” Does this statement surprise you? Why or why not? Why is the outline the most important step—even more that the actual draft?

DQ3

· In the writing process you use developing an outline, planning topic sentences, and identifying supporting points in planning and writing your final essay. Do you think these steps are essential? Why or why not?

DQ4

· There are several common approaches to organizing an outline. Which do you think would work best for your research paper? Why?

DQ5

· Does outlining prepare you for the next stage in the writing process? If yes, how? If no, why not?