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A paragraph helps the reader follow one stage of an explanation.
An effective paragraph develops a recognisable point. Its sentences may introduce a claim, explain it, provide evidence and show why that evidence matters. Their order should make the reader’s next question easier to answer.
Length alone is a poor test. A short paragraph can be complete, while a longer one may be carrying several unrelated jobs. When revising, try summarising each paragraph in the margin. If the summary needs two disconnected ideas, consider splitting or reorganising it.
A paragraph explains why a deadline was missed, then suddenly introduces next year’s pricing. The pricing discussion probably needs its own place.
A paragraph need not follow a rigid sentence formula to be clear.
Writing Guide with Handbook — Handbook
Michelle Bachelor Robinson, Maria Jerskey, featuring Toby Fulwiler · OpenStax, Rice University
CC BY 4.0. Rewritten as a self-contained explanation; the example and reflection are Vakataka additions. No source images reproduced.
Source edition: 2024-02-05T20:09:29Z
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