Structured Paragraph Writing

Structured Paragraph Writing

 

Writing Structured Paragraphs

·         -  The structure Academic Writing contains three elements: the Style (formal), Correct Punctuation and Paragraphing (that is to understand material)

·         -  A paragraph is a distinct section in a piece of writing. It’s formed by a number of related sentences and one main idea. It should start on a new line and be well organized

·          - The paragraph has three qualities: Unity, Coherence and Development.

·          - In terms of unity, the paragraph should contain a topic sentence which can be placed in any line of the paragraph. The topic sentence must not be confused with the topic. One part of the topic sentence is the topic itself and the other part is the controlling idea. The controlling idea has to be developed in the following sentences.

·          - Coherence means that the reader can easily follow what he/she is reading. It is achieved by creating logical bridges from one sentence to another. In order to achieve coherence, key words, synonyms and transition words must be used.

·          - The main point of development is to hold the reader’s interest. Also, details and evidence are important to support the topic sentence

·          - The TEE Rule as it reads topic sentence, explanation and examples.

·          - Introduction Paragraph states the topic on it importance and it states the main argument on how you intend to answer the Wh-question (what, when, why, where, how). These Wh question are necessary to generate the controlling ideas and each one creates a new paragraph.

·          - Conclusion Paragraph summarizes the main points and states the main conclusion. Also it should answer the question.

Parts of a Paragraph – English Academic Writing

·          - The parts of a paragraph are the topic sentence, the body and the closing sentences.

·          - The topic sentence introduces the topic and gives opinions but not detailed.

·          - The body is the supporting ideas (details) of the topic. The body could be organized by importance or by chronology.

·          - The Closing sentence reminds what you are writing and keep the audience thinking.

Written by Leandro Pelaez and Melany Cordeiro

 Bibliography

·         AlexESLvid (2009, May 19). Parts of a Paragraph - English Academic Writing Introduction. Retrieved May 31, 2013, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cCuExRE6N-4

·         Masseyuniversity (2009, July 22). Writing Structured Paragraphs. Retrieved May 31, 2013, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=w183qB0KDFg

written by Cordeiro Melany and Leandro Pelaez