How to Write Strong Paragraphs
A paragraph is a unit of writing, longer than sentences but shorter than chapters or entire works.
Paragraphs connect the small ideas of individual sentences into a bigger idea.
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Paragraphs follow a standard three-part structure with a beginning, middle, and end. These parts are:
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Most paragraphs contain three to five sentences.
The number of sentences in a paragraph is based on the style of the writer. Some authors prefer long, descriptive paragraphs, while others prefer short, fast-paced paragraphs.
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Your paragraph introduction should be the topic sentence unless you're doing narrative writing.
Say only what's necessary. Save the details for the following sentences.
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For your reader's convenience, connect the sentences so the reader can move from one point to the next without getting confused.
Some paragraph sentences will run together on their own but others need transition sentences to help the flow. Use transition words like however, therefore, or similarly.
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If the paragraph looks too long after you’ve said everything, consider breaking it up into separate topics and paragraphs.
The best way to end a paragraph is to summarise the topic with all the new information from the support sentences. However, you don't need to restate the topic. It's also reasonable to end a sentence stating one more piece of support.
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