select one chronic disease and create an outline of information
select one chronic disease and create an outline of information
Create an outline of information. The outline should be consistent with APA guidelines for a formal outline.
Writing the Outline
Use your brainstorming notes and the following steps to create an outline for your essay
Please read steps 1 through 4 before beginning your outline.
1. Type each of the major elements of the thesis sentence into a document using Roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.). Appropriate information can then be placed in the outline as listed below.
2. Insert capital letters under each major element and write the main ideas of the essay: I. A., then I. B., etc.
3. Add numbers under each letter to insert additional details: A. 1., A. 2., etc.
4. Include any supplementary material in lower case letters within parentheses under each number: 1. (a), 1. (b), etc. Do not use a period after the closing parenthesis for these minor elements. See the sample outline under II. F. Social Change 1. Paulo Freire (a) (b) and 2. John Dewey (a) (b) to see an example of formatting.
5. Write the paper based on your outline.
6. Review the outline after writing the paper to be sure that the paper is organized correctly.
This step is part of the rewriting process.
Sample Outline
Use the following as a model to create your outline. If directions from your instructor differ from the explanations or example here, follow the guidelines of your instructor.
Philosophy of Adult Education
I. Introduction
II. Primary purpose for education
A. Acquisition of knowledge
B. Skills development
1. Job training
2. Technological advancement
C. Intrinsic motivation
D. Development of social relationships
E. Career advancement
F. Social change
1. Paulo Freire
(a) Liberating force of education
(b) Community change and support
2. John Dewey
(a) Students as “agents of changeâ€
(b) Integrated learning
III. Adult learning style
A. Self motivation
1. Internal rewards
2. Self-direction in learning
B. Previous experiences
C. Learning activities
1. Meaningful
2. Collaboration
IV. Conclusion
SKELETON FOR ASSIGNMENT
Title
I. Introduction
II. Explanation of the Disease
- Causes and risk factors
- Diagnosis information
- Treatment options
- Prevention options
III. Controllable and Uncontrollable Risk Factors for the Disease
A. Sub Point 1
B. Sub Point 2
IV. The Role the Immune System Plays in Prevention or Recovery from the Disease
A. Sub Point 1
B. Sub Point 2
V. Reliable Community and Web Resources for Individuals with the Disease
A. Sub Point 1
B. Sub Point 2
VI. Guidelines for Making Wise Health Care Decisions about Treatment and Prevention of the
Disease
A. Sub Point 1
B. Sub Point 2
VII. Information on Complimentary and Alternative Health Care Options for Individuals with
the Chronic Disease
A. Sub Point 1
B. Sub Point 2
VIII. Conclusion