The Writing Playground
Pop reference outline
Word Outlining Challenge
100
If your essay were a sandwich, these parts would be the bread holding everything together.
What are the introduction and conclusion? 🥪
100
This part of your essay is like a dramatic movie trailer—it sets the stage, grabs attention, and makes people want more.
What is the introduction? 🎬
100
What’s the first thing you do to start using the outlining feature in Microsoft Word?
What is select "View" and then choose "Outline" mode? 📑✨
200
Like a painter setting up their canvas, this part gets your ideas ready to go! What’s it called when you jot down the key points before you start writing?
What is outlining? 🖼️📝
200
If your thesis statement were a celebrity, it would be Taylor Swift—bold, memorable, and always at the center of attention. What’s its job?
What is stating the main argument of the essay? 🌟
200
In your outline, which sections would you include after your Discussion to ensure you give credit to sources and contributors?
What are Acknowledgements and References? 👏📚
300
Just like testing a new app, this part of the writing process helps you see how well your ideas work together. What’s it called when you get feedback from others?
What is peer review? 📱👥 
300
Your conclusion should NOT be like a bad ghost movie sequel—it should wrap things up, not leave people confused and screaming. What’s one thing you should never introduce in the conclusion?
What is new information? 👻
300
When outlining the abstract of your paper, which essential subheadings help to organize your writing?
What are Background/Aim, Methods, Key Findings, and Conclusions/Significance? 🎯📊
400
Like adding the final touches to a painting, this step ensures that your essay is polished and ready for the world to see. What’s its function?
What is proofreading? 🖌️📚
400
Your thesis is the Beyoncé of your essay—it needs to be front and center, shining bright. Where should you drop your thesis statement?
What is at the end of your introduction? 👑
400
You’ve created your outline with placeholders. What’s the next step after that to start writing your actual content?
What is replacing placeholders with real content that fits the subheadings? ✏️📚
