foundation can cause your whole paper to crumble.

foundation can cause your whole paper to crumble.


Unified: All of the sentences in a single paragraph should be related to a single controlling idea (often expressed in the topic sentence of the paragraph).

Clearly related to the thesis: The sentences should all refer to the central idea, or thesis, of the paper (Rosen and Behrens 119).

Coherent: The sentences should be arranged in a logical manner and should follow a definite plan for development (Rosen and Behrens 119).

Well-developed: Every idea discussed in the paragraph should be adequately explained and supported through evidence and details that work together to explain the paragraph s controlling idea (Rosen and Behrens 119).

How do I organize a paragraph?



Narration: Tell a story. Go chronologically, from start to finish. (See an example.)

Description: Provide specific details about what s