Headings as Signposts Headings are signposts that inform readers about what text is ahead. Talking heads that are parallel in structure can be used in a basic outline to communicate the content of the section and even give a conclusion about the

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section. The following headings for two reports are not parallel and will not be effective points in a basic outline. • Report 1: Organize Your Finances; Budget; Insurance is Important; You Need a Will, Emergency Savings is Necessary • Report 2: Healthy Food is Good for You; Get Regular Exercise; Stress Reduction Required: Rewrite the headings so that they are parallel talking heads. Then develop a basic outline, complete with a report title, for each report based on the revised talking heads.

Answer 1

Report 1:

Talking Heads: Organize Your Finances; Create a Budget; Update Your Insurance; Write Your Will; Build an Emergency Fund
Outline:

Organizing Your Finances

I. Introduction
A. The Problem
B. The Methods
II. Get Your Finances in Order
A. Organize Your Finances
B. Create a Budget
C. Update Your Insurance
D. Write Your Will
E. Build an Emergency Fund
III. Conclusion: Develop a Five-Step Strategy to Organize Your Finances

Report 2:

Talking Heads: Eat Healthy Food; Exercise Regularly; Handle Stress

Outline:

Basic Steps to a Healthy Life

I. Introduction
A. The Problem
B. The Methods
II. Live Longer
A. Eat Healthy Food
B. Exercise Regularly
C. Reduce Stress
III. Conclusion: You Can Live Longer with A Healthy Lifestyle