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Paragraph Resources

Paragraph Basics | Development | Coherence | Types | Topic Sentences

Paragraph Basics

What is a paragraph?

The Path to Good Paragraph development (University of North Carolina, The Writing Center) This site defines paragraphs and their parts as well as details a five step method for writing paragraphs. See also The Paragraph (Purdue Online Writing Center). This page defines a paragraph and explains its key elements and patterns of organization.

How long should a paragraph be?

Paragraph Consistency and Length (Purdue Online Writing Center) This page suggests how to ensure your paragraphs are balanced and well developed. It offers a visual tool for picturing your paragraphs in an essay.


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Types of Paragraphs


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Updated October 2006 by the College Advancement Department.

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