English Composition › Section J · The position argument › Topic J.3
Editing focus: paragraphs that work
Readers experience an argument one paragraph at a time. A paragraph that makes one clear point, develops it fully and connects it to its neighbours does more to persuade than any single clever sentence.
In this topic
- Paragraphs as building blocks
- Topic sentences that make claims
- Developing a paragraph: PEEL
- Unity: every sentence earns its place
- Coherence: sentences that flow
- Transitions within and between paragraphs
- How long is a paragraph?
- Introductions and conclusions
- Worked example: building a PEEL paragraph
- Worked example: adding transitions
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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