OUTLINING Different methods

Flowcharts Bullet points Standard Roman Numeral

Do what works for you Know how your brain works—do you

understand concepts better in flow chart form or outline form?

Where to Begin Start with the Syllabus—the syllabus is an

outline in itself Get the big picture

Use your book chapter headings Take notes while trying to process where

the information will fit into the outline Use your notes to then create an outline

The “Outline” Headings and subheadings The Rules and the Exceptions Policy issues that your professor may have brought up Cases—for the purposes of serving as examples of

how concepts have been applied or to help you understand and jog your memory as to how a concept works Certain classes have significant cases that you will need to

know by name Closed Book v. Open Book & the “Mini Outline”

Examples Medical Malpractice

class outline See Handout

Mini Medical Malpractice outline

See handout