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CREATING AN OUTLINE IN GOOGLE DOCS
I.
Getting Started:
A. Create a header with page number
1.Go to the Insert icon and choose “header”. Right
align the cursor and type your last name only
followed by a space.
2. Go to the Insert icon again and choose “page
number” - select the option for the Top of Page on
all pages.
3. Now type your last name followed by a space. The
page # will already be there. Hint: it should look
like the header on this document but with your name.
II.
Check your font style and size
A. Ask your teacher for details (not everyone uses the same requirements).
B. Most common fonts/sizes are Times New Roman or Arial and 12 point font.
III.
Check your spacing & Margins
A. Usually spacing is set at double space.
1. Use the line spacing icon to change the spacing on
your document
B.
IV.
Margins are usually 1 inch (ask your teacher). Find this
option under the File menu and Page Set-up.
Insert a title
A. Center your cursor and type your Title.
B. After the title, be sure to press enter and return to the left margin.
C. Hint: the title is only centered. Do not make the font larger, do not bold it, do not
underline it, etc.
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V.
Turn on the Roman Numerals by selecting the Numbering Icon List arrow as shown:
Choose the Roman Numeral option from the list.
Numbering icon: drop down
arrow to choose Roman
Numerals
Choose Roman
Numerals
VI.
How to change outline levels:
A. Use the “Tab” key to “increase” the indent to a “A”
1. Press enter after I (Roman Numeral I)
2. Press Tab or press the “increase indent” icon and you should see a “A”
Increase and
Decrease Indent icons
B. Use the “Shift + Tab” keys to decrease the indent back to a Roman Numeral
1.Note: you may need to use the “increase and decrease indent icons” if the
tab and shift tab do not properly work.
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Outline Activity
An outline helps organize and display information in a logical sequence. Outlines are very useful
when the writer is trying to organize his thoughts without becoming too concerned about detailed
information. In the activity you will re-create an alphanumeric outline where Roman numerals,
numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters are used.
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Open a NEW document in Word
Be sure all margins are set to 1" on all sides.
Insert a header that includes your last name and page number right aligned.
Change the line spacing to double space for the entire document and remove space after
paragraph.
Disable the AutoFormat feature.
Starting on the first line of the document, type and center the title of the outline,
University/College Name (do not make it ALL caps) and then press enter one time.
Type and format the outline filling in the correct information from your research.
Be sure to proofread for spelling, grammar and accuracy.
Save the document as OUTLINE
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University/College Name
I. Location of the college/university
A. Name of Town & State
B. How far away from “home”
II. Important Student Requirements
A. SAT/ACT Scores required for acceptance into the college/university
B. The GPA required for acceptance into the college or university
C. Special/Additional materials required for admittance into the college or university
III. Size*
A. How large is the campus (acres, buildings, etc.)
B. How large are class sizes
IV. Student Body Demographics
A. The number of students attending the college or university
1. List the number of male vs. female students
V. Academic Majors Offered
A. What types of degrees can be earned (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral)
B. List a minimum of five different academic majors available to study at the college
or university
VI. Athletic/Extracurricular Programs Offered
A. Athletic Programs
1. List a minimum of 4 Athletic programs
2. Are there Club & Intramural Sports
B. What is the School Mascot and Colors
C. Extracurricular Programs Offered
1. List a minimum of 4 Recreational programs
VII.
Facilities*
A. Are they modern/up-to-date
B. Is there On-Campus Housing
1. Is it Mandatory or not?
C. Computer lab access
D. Is there wireless Internet available/where
E. What are the eating arrangements
VIII.
Campus Environment
A. What is life like outside the classroom
B. List at least three nearby amenities (shopping, food, entertainment, etc.)