Unit1Outline(Ⅱ).ppt

Unit 1 Outline (Ⅱ) Ⅰ. The topic outline A topic outline starts with the thesis statement and continues by listing the supporting arguments, details, and examples. It uses words or phrases for all entries, and uses no punctuation after entries. Its advantages lie in presenting a brief overview of the work and in being easier and faster to write than a sentence outline. Sample: Thesis statement: The Internet may appear to bring people closer, but it does not foster closer communities. Ⅰ. Role of the Internet Ⅱ. Changing Interactions A. Masking ourselves Wired language Disguises B. Transforming the church social “Talking” in groups on the Internet The success of email Ⅲ. People who Never Meet, Places That Don’t Exist A. Real communities Beyond families : The interesting world The volunteer ethic The marketplace B. What is wrong with this virtual picture? No stability and safety: disorder in the world Where is the country fair? Ⅱ. Practice Write an outline (either sentence or topic) according to the following sample: In recent years, universities in China have tried to admit more students. While meeting public demand for higher education, these universities are usually troubles with various problematic behaviors on the students’ part, such as skipping classes, eating breakfast in the classroom, and too intimate behaviors between student lovers. To deal with these problems, many universities carried out more strict disciplines. / Though many students are against them, I believe that these disciplines are necessary and helpful. . First, these disciplines are necessary to establish a proper environment for teaching and learning. Teaching and learning are tough mental activities that require great concentration. If students eat breakfast in the classroom, they cannot pay attention to study at the s