Building effective paragraphs

3Building effective paragraphs

Except for special-purpose paragraphs, such as introductions and conclusions (see 1e and 1g), paragraphs are clusters of information supporting an essay’s main point (or advancing a story’s action). Aim for paragraphs that are clearly focused, well developed, organized, coherent, and neither too long nor too short for easy reading. Note that there is no ideal length for a paragraph, but your instructor may have specific guidelines.