Structured Paragraph Writing

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English Academic Writing Introduction, parts of a paragraph:

•     Topic sentence.

              The subject.

              An interesting topic.

               Give your opinion.

•       Body.

         The heart.

         Gives supporting details or arguments.

         Details ordered by importance/ by chronology.

•      Closing sentence.

         Remains the topic to the audience.

         A little extra argument.

University of Massey, writing structured paragraphs:

• Style
• Correct punctuation
• Paragraphing.
•    Clear  and logical paragraphs.
•    Understandable material.
• PARAGRAPH:
• A distinct section in a piece of writing.
• Indicated by a new line.
• Started with a topic sentence.
• Sentences related to each other (COHERENCE)
• One main idea, one focus. (UNITY)
• Cohesion
• Main idea supported by examples and details. (DEVELOPMENT)
• Concluding paragraph:
•     Main points summarized.
•     Short.
•     Main conclusion stated.
•    It must satisfy the reader.
• Do not:
•     Introduced new material.
•     End with a generalization.
•     End with a quotation.

Alex().Introduction to English Acadeic Writing. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.engvid.com/introduction-to-english-academic-writing-parts-of-a-paragraph/-[Las Accessed 30 May 2013].


The Student Learning Centre Albany Campus(2005). Writing Structured Paragraphs. [ONLINE] Available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w183qB0KDFg.[Last Accessed 30 May 2013].

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