Effective paragraph writing involves a clear structure, starting with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea. This is followed by supporting sentences that provide specific details and evidence to back up the main idea.
Importance of the proper use of capitalization and punctuation
The punctuation and capitalization are very important
in the paragraphs and each of their parts and sentences
since with their use it is understood in a better way that is being implied and there are n mistakes due to a bad spelling that can lead to read or understand a paragraph differently.
Punctuation: Punctuation helps convey the precise meaning
of the sentence, and in fact can even change the meaning, as this well-known example:
A woman, without her man, is nothing
A woman: without her, man is nothing
The punctuation that we use is: comma, semi-colon, colon, end punctuation, parentheses, dash, quotation marks, apostrophe.
Capitalization: Like punctuation, capitalization helps convey information. The first word of every sentence is capitalized, signaling that a new sentence has begun.
Appropiate number of Sentnces
The optimal number of sentences for a paragraph is between 10 and 11.
This is because the longer the sentence, the greater the probability that the subject and verb will diverge, or that the sentence contains so much information that the reader will not grasp the important material.
Long sentences are generally more difficult to understand than short ones.
Transition Signals
Conclusion: In conclusion, therefore, as shown, finally, summing up, to conclude, on the whole, etc.
Emphasys: Undoubtedly, unquestionably, obviously, particularly, especially, clearly, definitely, without a doubt, indeed, etc.
Effect: And so, consequently, therefore, as a consequence, for this reason, as a result, etc.
Time: Immediately, prior to, then, at that time, thereafter, previously, soon, before, after, formerly, finally, during, etc.
They signal time relationship, examples, effect, emphasys and conclusion.
Are linking words or phrases that connect your ideas and add cohesion to your writing.
PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
This sentence refers to the topic
sentence and sums up the main idea
of the paragraph.
SUPPORTING SENTENCE THREE
This sentence gives more specific
details relating to the main idea
SUPPORTING SENTECE TWO
This sentence gives another specific
detail relating to the main idea.
SUPPORTING SENTENCE ONE
This sentence gives specific details
relating to the main idea.
TOPIC SENTENCE
This sentence tells the
reader the main idea, or what the
paragraph will be about.