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Mustafizur rRhman:
Step 6:
Look Over and Proofread: the last step in good paragraph writing is proofreading and revision. Before we submit our writing, look over our work at least one more time. Try reading our paragraph out loud to make sure it makes sense. Also, ask yourself these questions: • Does my paragraph answer the prompt and support my thesis?  Does it make sense? Does it use the appropriate academic voice?

Mustafizur rRhman:
Step 5:
Conclude After illustrating our point with relevant information, add a concluding sentence. Concluding sentences link one paragraph to the next and provide another device for helping we ensure our paragraph is unified. While not all paragraphs include a concluding sentence, we should always consider whether one is appropriate. Concluding sentences have two crucial roles in paragraph writing: First, they draw together the information we have presented to elaborate our controlling idea by:  Summarizing the point(s) we have made.  Repeating words or phrases from the topic sentence.  Using linking words that indicate that conclusions are being drawn (e.g., therefore, thus, resulting). Second, they often link the current paragraph to the following paragraph. They may anticipate the topic sentence of the next paragraph by:  Introducing a word/phrase or new concept which will then be picked up in the topic sentence of the next paragraph.  Using words or phrases that point ahead (e.g., the following, another, other).

Mustafizur rRhman:
Step 4:
Give Our Paragraph Meaning After we have given the reader enough information to see and understand our point; we need to explain why this information is relevant, meaningful, or interesting. Ask yourself:  What does the provided information mean?  How does it relate to our overall point, argument, or thesis?  Why is this information important/significant/meaningful? • How does this information relate to the assignment or course I am taking?

Mustafizur rRhman:
Step 3:
Demonstrate Our Point after stating our topic sentence, we need to provide information to prove, illustrate, clarify, and/or exemplify our point. Ask yourself:  What examples can I use to support my point? What information can I provide to help clarify my thoughts? • How can I support my point with specific data, experiences, or other factual material?  What information does the reader need to know in order to see my point? 

Mustafizur rRhman:
Step 2:
Develop a Topic Sentence Before writing a paragraph, it is important to think first about the topic and then what we want to say about the topic. Most often, the topic is easy, but the question then turns to what we want to say about the topic. This concept is sometimes called the controlling idea. Strong paragraphs are typically about one main idea or topic, which is often explicitly stated in a topic sentence. Good topic sentences should always contain both (1) a topic and (2) a controlling idea. The topic – The main subject matter or idea covered in the paragraph. The controlling idea – This idea focuses the topic by providing direction to the composition.   

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