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: Using facts, evidence, or anecdotes to fully explain the topic sentence.

Guidelines * The topic sentence should identify the main idea and point of the paragraph. To choose an appropriate topic sentence, Touro University Paragraphs & Topic Sentences - Writing Tutorial Services 5_6127581544295958624mp4

: It should be specific enough to be clear but general enough to cover all the supporting details within that paragraph. : Using facts, evidence, or anecdotes to fully

: It acts as a roadmap for the reader, indicating exactly what the rest of the paragraph will discuss. : It acts as a roadmap for the

: It often supports the broader thesis statement of an entire essay. Elements of an Effective Paragraph

To be fully functional, a topic sentence must be supported by three other essential paragraph elements: : Sticking to a single idea. Coherence : Ensuring the logical flow between sentences.

: It unifies the paragraph’s content, ensuring all subsequent sentences support one central point.