![]() The last sentence of the paragraph should restate the topic sentence to help achieve unity and coherence. The sentences must flow smoothly and logically from one to the next as they support the topic sentence. Unity and CoherenceĪll of the sentences of a particular paragraph must focus on one point to achieve one goal: to support the topic sentence. Modern technology has made life better with many conveniences.Įverything in this paragraph is about how modern life has been improved through convenience provided by technology. ![]() At home, there’s the convenience of washing machines and dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and power lawn mowers. Cars or public transportation bring people to work where computers operate at the push of a button. The automatic coffee maker has the coffee ready at a certain time. From the alarm clock in the morning to the entertainment center at night, everyday life is improved. See how the rest of the sentences support, elaborate, and/or or further explain it.Īlmost every aspect of modern life has been improved through convenience provided by technology. The first sentence is the topic sentence. The rest of the sentences in the paragraph of an essay support, elaborate, and/or further explain the topic sentence. The topic sentence in a body paragraph of an essay must be support for the thesis: a reason why the thesis is true or accurate. The topic sentence should be the first sentence of the paragraph so that the reader knows what the paragraph is about. Whether you are writing a paragraph for a specific assignment, an academic essay, a research paper, or a simple letter, each paragraph Unless you are writing specialized report such as a scientific research paper or a feasibility study that may otherwise show the purpose of a paragraph such as a heading, a well written paragraph must have a topic sentence which states what the paragraph is about. Parts of a Paragraph Topic Sentence – purpose of a paragraph The types of paragraphs covered in this lesson are general paragraphs as would be used in the body of a letter or an academic essay, including general research papers (research essays). In addition, there are specialized types of paragraphs for various reports such as feasibility studies or performance reports. There are various types of paragraphs such as summaries, abstracts, and answers to questions for a specific assignment. An average paragraph in an academic essay is about six to eight sentences. Paragraphs have varying length depending upon various factors. The rest of the sentences in the paragraph support, elaborate, and/or further explain the main idea expressed in the topic sentence. ![]() While some say the topic sentence can be anywhere in the paragraph, it is best to put it as the first sentence in a paragraph. A well written paragraph must have a topic sentence which states the main idea: what the paragraph is about. ![]() PARAGRAPHS SERIESA paragraph is a series of sentences on a specific point or topic. ![]()
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