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Paragraph structure

Your paragraphs are where you must convince the reader of your argument, so be clear and concise.

There are usually 3–6 paragraphs in the body of an essay, and each paragraph should:

  • present one new idea that adds to your argument

  • start with a topic sentence summarising the main idea for discussion

  • follow with an example and a brief explanation of how the point adds to your argument

  • be connected by a linking sentence describing the relationship between the two paragraphs.

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