notes 2

body paragraphs--made up of one or more paragraphs
topic sentence-- support thesis statement
+supporting details(begining of the paragraph)
+ a concluding sentence(depends)

features
unity :the entire paragraph should concern itself with a single focus
coherence :make the paragraph easily understand by a reador
logical bridge + verbal bridge

Techniques for achieving coherence
• Using appropriate transi>onalexpressions
• Using pronouns when possible
• Using deliberate repe>>on of a keyword
• Using synonyms
• Using parallel or repeatedstructures



concluding paragraph

1.Restate your thesis statement (normally in the first sentence),
2.Summarize your topic/central ideas and why they are important,
3.Provide a sense of closure or “wrapping up.” (e.g. by using transitional expressions)
4.Call for action or overview future research possibilities.
5.Briefly state a forecast or warning based on facts developed in the paper.



avoid plagiarism, use the following three ways: quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing