Paragraph
How many parts does a well-structured academic paragraph typically have, and what are they?
hree parts: the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
What is the basic structure of an academic essay?
an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion
Which transitional phrases are suitable for concluding or summarizing?
Phrases like "in conclusion," "to sum up," "overall," and "in summary"
Can a paragraph have more than one main idea?
Ideally, each paragraph should focus on a single main idea
Each body paragraph should begin with ...
a topic sentence
What are some common transitional words used to add information?
"furthermore," "in addition," "also," and "moreover."
What is the purpose of the topic sentence?
The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph
What types of evidence can be included in body paragraphs?
facts, statistics, quotes, examples, and personal observations
Which transitional words help to show contrast between paragraphs?
"however," "on the other hand," "in contrast," and "nevertheless."