College Writing Skills with Readings 8th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 21

One key to effective outlining is the ability to distinguish between major ideas and details that fit under those ideas. In each of the four lists below, major and supporting items are mixed together. Working in pairs, put the items into logical order by filling in the outline that follows each list. In items 3 and 4, one of the three major ideas is missing and must be added.
Thesis: Running is an ideal way to get needed exercise.
Great way to keep fit
No special equipment needed/no gym fees
Can run while listening to music on headphones
Can run with friends
Burns calories/weight loss
Great for heart/lungs/builds leg muscles
Inexpensive
No special clothing needed, except sneakers
Not boring
a. _________________________
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________
b. _________________________
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________
c. _________________________
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________