Improving Paragraphs for Academic Writing UAB学术写作 UAB提高段落.pptVIP

UAB UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER Improving Paragraphs for Academic Writing Basic Features of Strong Paragraphs Clarity – the focus of the paragraph is clear, not ambiguous; content is unified Concise – each sentence in the paragraph has purpose and power; no unnecessary repetition Coherent – the paragraph is clearly connected to the rest of the essay and to the thesis Emphasis – the paragraph is situated within the essay in a way that clearly indicates its degree of importance within the essay Engaging – the paragraph keeps the reader interested in the content Topic Sentences – the paragraph