Assignment #2 and #3
For assignment #2 (in the file)
Identify the organizational method used in each of the following sets of main points. Tell me which major is the student!
For assignment #3 (in the file)
Directions: Circle, underline, or highlight the point(s) that violates the principles of good outlining. Explain what is incorrect. There is something wrong with each example!
Assignment #2
SPEECH ORGANIZATIONAL EXERCISE
Identify the organizational method used in each of the following sets of main points. Tell me which major is the student!
I. Early people did not have money but used a system of exchange based on the barter of goods and services.
II. Coin money was invented in ancient Turkey, China and India before the birth of Christ.
III. Paper money began in China about 600 A.D. but did not become popular in the West until the 1600s.
IV. Today almost every country has an official currency tied to the international rate of exchange.
Which pattern am I ______________________
Which major is this student? _______________
*
I. Genetic engineering is producing new plant hybrids that will vastly increase world
agricultural production.
II. Genetic engineering is producing breakthroughs in medicine that will allow people to
live healthier lives.
III. Genetic engineering is producing bacteria that will help clean up industrial pollutants.
Which pattern am I _____________________ Which major is this student? _______________
*
I. Gambling addiction is an increasingly serious problem throughout the United States.
II. The problem of gambling addiction can best be solved by a combination of education
and rehabilitation.
Which pattern am I ______________________
Which major is this student? _______________
*
I. There are several causes for the destruction of the rain forests in South America.
II. If the destruction of the rain forest continues, the effects will be global.
Which pattern am I ______________________
“ Which major is this student? _______________
*
I. The top layer of the Earth is a rocky “skin” called the crust.
II. Beneath the crust is a thick layer of rock called the mantle.
III. The next lower section is a mass of melted rock called the outer core.
IV. The center is a solid mass called the inner core.
Which pattern am I _____________________
Which major is this student? _______________
Assignment #3
Outlining Worksheet
Directions:
Circle, underline, or highlight the point(s) that violates the principles of good outlining.
Explain
what is incorrect. There is something
wrong
with each example!
1. I. There are many benefits to wearing seatbelts.
A. Seatbelts prevent passengers from being thrown around the vehicle during a collision.
B. Seatbelts are standard equipment in all vehicles.
C. Seatbelts prevent front-seat passengers from hitting the dashboard and windshield.
What is wrong with this outline?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_
2. I. College students are classified by their academic year?
A. College students with fewer than 40 hours of credit are classified as first year students.
B. Sophomores are college students with more than 40 hours but fewer than 80 hours of earned credit.
C. Instructors who teach more than 12 hours are classified as full-time faculty members.
D. It takes 120 hours of earned credit to graduate from college.
What is wrong with this outline?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. I. There are more than 200 flavors of ice cream.
A. Frozen yogurt differs from ice cream in composition.
B. Strawberry is the most frequently requested flavor.
C. Frozen desserts are popular in the United States.
What is wrong with this outline?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. I. The 1996 presidential election offers few surprises.
A. Bill Clinton
B. Bob Dole
C. Ross Perot
What is wrong with this outline?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. I. There are many sports featured in the summer Olympics Games.
A. Stadium jumping is one of the most challenging equestrian events.
B. Field hockey is growing in popularity.
1. Archery was included in the original Greek Games.
b. Diving is an intensely competitive event.
2. Track and Field is highly anticipated and supported.
II. The summer Olympics Games draw international contestants.
III. Countries hosting the summer Olympic Games have offered some of the
world’s most beautiful scenery.
What is wrong with this outline?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. I. Dolls from the mid-twentieth century are fetching high prices from collectors.
a. Original Barbies command prices of $4000 and higher.
b. Limited editions like Betsy McCall sell for $5000.
c. G.I. Joe and Ken are selling for $2,500 to $3500.
What is wrong with this outline?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. I. Preparing lasagna can be easy.
A. Bake for one hour.
B. Layer cooked noodles with cheeses and tomato sauce.
a. Alternate Swiss with Mozzarella cheese.
2. Lightly sprinkle oregano and basil on each layer.
C. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
What is wrong with this outline?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________