This document provides guidance on how to write an effective topic sentence. It explains that a topic sentence should be placed at the beginning of a paragraph to clearly communicate what the paragraph will be about. A good topic sentence is brief, clear, and precise without providing too many details. It should convey the topic and why it is important rather than just stating the topic or saying "I am going to talk about...". The document also gives an example of an ineffective topic sentence that just states a fact versus an effective one that conveys what will be discussed about the topic.

1. How to write a topic sentence

2. What is the topic sentence?
It is a sentence written at the beggining of a
paragraph to tell the reader what you are
going to talk about. It helps to prevent any
miscommunication on your part.

3. Qualities of a good topic sentence
•Brevity: Do not write too many details, that is what the body of the
paragraph is for. If not it could be confusing.
•Clarity: Try not to engage in wordplay and don´t speak in vague
terms.
•Precision: Don´t be too broad when introducing the topic. It is not
helpful to readers.

4. Things to avoid that make for a
bad topic sentence
•Don´t use facts as topic sentence.
•Don´t just talk about the “What”, talk about the “Why” as
well.
•Don´t say “I am going to tell you…” or “I am going to
speak about…” when introducing a topic.

5. Good Vs bad topic sentences:
Examples
•Bad topic sentence: “Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809”.
It doesn´t tell the reader what you are going to talk about.
•Good topic sentence: “Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, was one of
the most influential politicians in history”.
The reader knows what to expect when you use this kind of
statement.

6. Bibliography
https://blog.udemy.com/examples-of-
topic-sentences/