Formal Outline Note Taking Template

The Formal Outline Note Taking System

• Highly structure, logically organized notes

• Levels of information clear

• Formal outlines show a skeleton of the printed information.

• Use formal outlines to take notes before, during, or after reading.

Standard Outline Format

• Indent and align items to show levels of information.

• Show at least two subtopics under each category.

• Use Roman numerals for main topics.

• Use Arabic numerals for supporting details.

• Use key words and short phrases throughout the outline.

How to Study from Formal Outlines

• Read one line or item at a time; explain by reciting.

• Check your accuracy or completeness.

• Add clue words to the right of the lines or items.

• Repeat the process of reciting from the outline.

• Use the outline to write a summary.

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