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Paragraphs

Paragraphs. What is a paragraph exactly?. is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs consist of five or more sentences . The start of a paragraph is indicated by beginning on a new line. Sometimes the first line is indented.

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Paragraphs

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  1. Paragraphs

  2. What is a paragraph exactly? • is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs consist of five or more sentences. The start of a paragraph is indicated by beginning on a new line. Sometimes the first line is indented. • In an essay, each paragraph explains or demonstrates a key point or thought of the central idea, usually to inform or persuade

  3. How do I write one? • A paragraph has five components: • A topic sentence • First main point • Second main point • Third main point • Conclusion

  4. Topic Sentence • This is your motivator - get your reader interested • Thesis Sentence - introduce your topic

  5. 3 Points • The second, third and fourth sentences are called supporting sentences.  They are called "supporting" because they "support," or explain, the idea expressed in the topic sentence. • They also give details, explanations, examples and cite references to support the topic sentence

  6. Conclusion • Use your topic sentence, but reword it - tell your reader what you talked about. Use a "clincher" to leave your reader with a good feeling, or leave your reader with something to think about.

  7. Transition sentences • Transition-sentences bring out the logical relation between ideas.  You want your paper to read like a continuous argument which good transitions help to facilitate.

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