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A Clear, Logical Organization: Coordinating Key Words and Topic Sentences

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As we have seen, writers try to help readers follow their argument by making their plan or organization clear to readers. For example, topic sentences that repeat key terms from the thesis statement help readers connect individual paragraphs to the larger argument the writer is making.

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Write a paragraph or two about Wright’s use of key words in topic sentences:

  1. Underline the topic sentences of paragraphs 2, 3, and 5, and circle any key terms that are repeated in these sentences.
  2. Pay special attention to the key terms, noting the way they are used in each topic sentence and built upon in the paragraph. Assess how well each topic sentence helps you follow the argument as it is developed in these paragraphs.

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