2. Unity So far, we have discussed three characteristic of a good paragraph: coherence, cohesion, and completeness. The final characteristic is unity. A paragraph has good unity when all the sentences directly support the topic sentences. Be sure to read your writing carefully and check that every sentence directly supports the topic sentence. A clear topic sentence is the first stepwriting a paragraph with unity. In some cases, you mayneed to rewrite an unclear topic sentence. In other cases, you will need to change your supporting sentence.
3. Revising your own writing Now that we have finished covering how to organize a paragraphs and the four characteristics of a good paragraph, we will look into how you can revise your own writing. Click below to access the Self-editing Worksheet that covers all the topics we have already discussed. When evaluating your own writing. Answer each question carefully and honestly. Although it takes time to read through each question, over time it will become natural and easy to do.
4. Feedback from first draft of case study In a paragraph, each sentence must follow the previous sentence and NOT be on a new line. This includes the three major supporting ideas. Your response should be written as a memorandum/letter/email to the company. Include a salutation and closing. The topic sentences are much better, but make sure not to rely on the prompt . Pretend the reader has no idea about what you are writing about. Your topic sentence should be able to stand alone. For example: In order preserve the continued success of Carefree Cruise, a professionally developed emergency contingency plan is a critical operational procedure that can reduce financial risk, loss of customers, and property damage. Provide more examples of your crisis management services and what might go wrong if they do not hire you. You can also reference the issues their competitor has faced. Each major supporting idea must be specific and different. Try not to use general statements. If you say Carefree Cruise is at risk, be specific about what kind of risk – customer base, financial, property, branding, etc. Use transition words to highlight your major points and connect your sentences.
5. Practice… Practice… Practice... This week, work on revising your case study using my general feedback, individual comments, and the self-editing worksheet. Complete the next timed writing assignment on strategic planning.
