To generate support for the main point of a paragraph or essay, try one or more of the following strategies.
THREE QUICK STRATEGIES FOR GENERATING SUPPORT
Circle an important word or phrase in your topic sentence (for a paragraph) or thesis statement (for an essay), and write about it for a few minutes. As you work, refer back to your main point to make sure you’re on the right track.
Reread your topic sentence or thesis statement, and write down the first thought you have. Then, write down your next thought. Keep going.
Use a prewriting technique (freewriting, listing, discussing, clustering, and so on) while thinking about your main point and your audience. Write for three to five minutes without stopping.