Developing Paragraphs

A paragraph is a group of sentences or a single sentence set off as a unit. All the sentences in a paragraph usually relate to one main idea, but within this general guideline, paragraph structure is highly flexible, allowing you to create many different effects.

Chapter contents:

Quick Help: Editing the paragraphs in your writing

Quick Help: Transitions

Quick Help: Determining paragraph length

Creating strong paragraphs

Developing paragraphs with supporting details

Following patterns of development

Making paragraphs coherent

Linking paragraphs together

Writing special-purpose paragraphs