Paragraph structure
There are usually 3–6 paragraphs in the body of an essay, and each paragraph should:
- present one new idea that adds to your argument
- start with a topic sentence summarising the main idea for discussion
- follow with an example and a brief explanation of how the point adds to your argument
- be connected by a linking sentence describing the relationship between the two paragraphs.
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Your paragraphs are where you must convince the reader of your argument, so be clear and concise.
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Additional resources
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