Sample Outline 1

Each of the following outlines are merely ideas to “get started.” Look over the assignment, consider what your personal interest is, then see how you might modify the outlines below or start your own idea. Please contact your instructor if you need help getting started.

Idea 1- Exploring 3 different aspects of a co-culture

Sample Outline – You are welcome to create your essay in another format.  Again, this is your paper – you can just go out and explore – even go dancing, taste the food and have a conversation, listen to music.

I. Introduction

     a. Attention

     b. What you did and why

     c. Topic/basic overview of your focus/key terms identified [I used nonverbal here – you can use another concept].

     d. Thesis/Preview

II. Body

a. What is this culture and how does it use _____________________ [Food?]

     i. Describe what the research says

     ii. What did you observe

     iii. How does this relate to the chapter on nonverbal communication?

     iv. What did you learn?

     v. Synthesis/take away.

b. What is this culture and how does it use _____________________ [Music?]

     i. Describe what the research says

     ii. What did you observe

     iii. How does this relate to the chapter on nonverbal communication?

     iv. What did you learn?

     v. Synthesis/take away.

c. What is this culture and how does it use _____________________ [Dance?]

     i. Describe what the research says

     ii. What did you observe

     iii. How does this relate to the chapter on nonverbal communication?

     iv. What did you learn?

     v. Synthesis/take away.

d. As you now compare your experience to your own intercultural personhood, what do you hope to learn in the future?

III. Conclusion:

     a. Summary

     b. Memorable End