Outline Method of Notes Making

The Outline Method organizes information using headings, subheadings, and bullet points.

Example

Photosynthesis
    Definition
        Process by which plants make food

    Requirements
        Sunlight
        Water
        Carbon Dioxide

    Products
        Oxygen
        Glucose

Advantages

• Easy to organize information
• Shows relationships between ideas
• Useful for textbooks and lectures

Disadvantages

• Not very visual
• Can be difficult during fast lectures

Exercise

Convert the following information into an outline:

Plants need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. They produce oxygen and glucose.