In addition to having a particular kind of structure, academic paragraphs (and multi-paragraph essays, which will be topic of another lesson) are different from "ordinary writing" (such as letter writing) in that certain kinds of expressions are not allowed.
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In the multi-paragraph academic essay, however, the structure is a little different. Like the basic paragraph, the introductory paragraph opens with a very general statement about the topic, and is often followed by some supporting examples, but the paragraph then finishes with a narrow statement about the topic.
lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/fwalters/essaybasic.html
Paragraph Structure Graphic Organizer Printouts: Topic sentence, support details, conclusion sentence. ... Paragraph Structure Graphic Organizers...
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How to Write a Paragraph ... Kinds of Paragraphs...
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Although the following structure is considered ideal it is not always used. Nevertheless, it will serve you well, particularly when the paragraph will stand alone.
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Paragraph structure/plannin ... So, you have all of these ideas, you kind of know what to say, you know the basic structure of an essay.... so.... what do you do now? You need to work out what goes where. First, look at all your ideas and look for logical sequence.
pratt.edu/~wtc/paragraph.html pratt.edu/~wtc/paragraph.html
Outline of the Five Paragraph Essay; or view an expanded version of the essay; Click on the arrows to see a detailed explanation ... First Body Paragraph ... Introductory Paragraph...
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Paragraph Development ... 5-step process to paragraph development ... Here is a look at the completed "model" paragraph:
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A coherent paragraph also highlights the ties between old information and new information to make the structure of ideas or arguments clear to the reader.
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