The document provides instructions on how to write an effective paragraph. It states that a paragraph should present a single main idea, begin with a topic sentence introducing this idea, and include supporting sentences that provide details and maintain coherence. It emphasizes that a paragraph needs unity around one topic, coherence in its flow, an explicit topic sentence, and sufficient development to explain the main idea without leaving the reader with unanswered questions. Examples are given to illustrate these components of an effective paragraph.

1. How to Write a Paragraph
Introduction
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2. Paragraph ????????????
A group of sentences
that fleshes out a
single idea.
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3. Paragraph ????????????
•A topic sentence
•Have sentences that
support the main idea
of that paragraph
•Maintain a consistent
flow
In order for
a
paragraph
to be
effective,
it must
begin with:
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4. An Effective Paragraph
1. Presents a single idea
2. Begins with a topic
sentence that makes
this single idea evident
3. Contains support in
form of sentences that
convey this single idea
4. Is strategically
organized to maintain
flow
5. Maintains your essay’s
objective
6. Informs and entertains
your reader about your
paper’s overall idea.
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5. Essential Elements of a Paragraph
Unity
Coherence
Topic Sentence
Sufficient Development
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6. Unity
Single idea, point, or argument must be
discussed.
Therefore, paragraph should not begin to
stray and develop new ideas.
If you begin to write sentence that wander
from the paragraph’s main idea, then it is
time to start a new paragraph.
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7. Coherence7
The flow of your writing.
After presenting your main idea in your topic
sentence, each sentence following must build
upon each other in an organized manner

8. Topic Sentence
•BS is better than BBA
because of 4 reasons.
•Karachi is a city of
problems because of
Transport issues &
street crimes
Contains
the topic
and
controlling
idea like:
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9. Topic Sentence9
Your
turn

10. Topic Sentence10
•Problems of BSSE
Students
•SHU, a Great Teacher.
•Karachi, an Ideal City
to Live
•Uses of I-phone
Write
Topic
Sentences
for:

11. Sufficient Development
Should be of
appropriate length to
explain all ideas.
So that a reader should
not have any
questions.
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12. Example
There are three reasons why Canada is one of
the best countries in the world. First, Canada
has an excellent health care system. All
Canadians have access to medical services at a
reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high
standard of education. Students are taught by
well-trained teachers and are encouraged to
continue studying at university.
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13. Example
Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently
managed. Canadian cities have many parks and
lots of space for people to live. As a result,
Canada is a desirable place to live.
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14. Supporting Sentences
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15. Supporting Sentences
•Explain the topic sentence in
detail like Why transport issues
cause problems.
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16. Purpose
•Give details to develop
and support the main
idea of the paragraph.
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17. How to Write Supporting Details
•Supporting facts
•Details
•Examples
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18. Example:
•There are three
reasons why
Canada is one of
the best countries
in the world.
Topic
Sentence:
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19. Examples
•First, Canada has an
excellent health care
system. All Canadians
have access to
medical services at a
reasonable price.
Supporting
Detail 1:
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20. Example
•Second, Canada has a
high standard of
education. Students are
taught by well-trained
teachers and are
encouraged to continue
studying at university.
Supporting
Detail 2:
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21. Example:
•Finally, Canada's cities
are clean and efficiently
managed. Canadian
cities have many parks
and lots of space for
people to live.
Final Point
&
Conclusion:
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22. Example:
•In conclusion,
Canada is a better
place to live because
of high standard of
education & excellent
health system.
Conclusion:
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23. Transitional Signals
and Uses
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24. To Add Support
 First of all / Firstly,
Secondly / After this
Thirdly / Next
Fourthly / Then
Lastly / Finally
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25. Example
 Computer is one of the greatest
inventions of science because of
three reasons. First of all, /Firstly,
it performs calculations fast. For
instance, / For example, it can
perform any calculation in Nano
seconds.
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26. Example
 Secondly, / Next, HDD can store many
things at a time and user can access that
saved files easily. Lastly, / Finally, it can
be used easily. In conclusion, In
summary, as computer is user friendly, it
has vast HDD and it performs actions fast,
it is the wonderful machines.
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