College Writing Skills with Readings 8th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 23

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: The Internet is an invaluable tool for college students.
E-mail instructor/classmates
Research
Take online courses
Access online learning centers/extra help
Find information for term papers
Test preparation/practice exercises
Schedule more flexible if you can study online
Read more about important topics
Save money/time traveling to class
Keep up even if you need to be absent
a. _________________________
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________
(3) _________________________
b. _________________________
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________
c. _________________________
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________