What is paragraph writing? (introduction of paragraph writing.

Writing is a great skill that makes a person perfect and courageous to opt the writing as a

profession. If a person has fast and perfect writing skills can earn a better amount of money.

Indeed. She/he can have a wonderful position in society. Whereas, paragraph writing is one

of the basic and essential parts of writing. Whether a writer writes a story, an email, or a

formal report must be having knowledge about the fundamental writing of paragraphs. As

there is a good quote “a good reader is a good writer” So, you must be having knowledge

before writing anything. The English language has gotten 4 pillars (writing, reading, listening,

and speaking) which are really necessary. So in this article, we are going to learn about

academic paragraph writing, the tips to write a good paragraph, and its importance. This

lesson is really helpful for becoming a good writer.

A brief explanation of paragraph writing.

Definition: A paragraph can be a collection of sentences talking about one title. So, it is the

combination of related sentences that will talk about one specific title. A paragraph generally

contains many sentences that have a relation with each other, and they provide specific

details, examples, or evidence of the main idea. Throughout paragraph writing, we need to

clarify and organize information into clear, concise units of thought. A strong and effective

paragraph must be having coherence, unity, and the development of the main idea, and it

must convey the required meaning and should be readable and accessible to the reader.

Note: In the above definition I have mentioned the related sentences which means all the

sentences which come in a paragraph should have connections with each other. They are

needed to support each other.

Importance of paragraph writing in written communication

So far we know that Paragraph writing is an essential component of written communication

and it helps to compile information and ideas in a clear, concise (brief), and readable. What

are the important tips we must be aware of while writing a good paragraph? The following are

some of the reasons why paragraph writing is important in written communication:

● Clarity and Coherence:

● Improved Readability:

● Effective Communication:

● Emphasis and Importance.

1. Clarity and Coherence: A good and well-organized paragraph helps to make the

written content clear and easy to understand. The structure of a well-written

paragraph makes it easier for readers to gain ideas and identify the main point of

the writing. Sentences must be connected with each other.

2. Improved readability: The sentences must be readable and meaningful. By following

punctuations and transitional words. Writers can help readers to process ideas

more efficiently. This will help the structure of the paragraph to be more clear and

easy for readers.

3. Effective communication: a well-organized paragraph conveys the story or message

effectively to the readers. It must be informative and arranged in a good manner.

 Indeed, it can help to ensure that the reader will have a clear understanding of the

main points.

4. Emphasis and Importance: A paragraph writing gives the power to emphasize the

important views and points of the writers. It also helps the writer to show the weight

and importance of key elements of the writing.

In conclusion. Paragraph writing is a skill through which a writer can communicate clearly,

briefly, and easily.

Characteristics of a good paragraph.

It is really an important factor in a good and well-organized paragraph. It has many key

characteristics that make it effective and easy to understand. The following are the key

factors to good paragraph writing.

● Coherence.

● Unity.

● Development.

● Appropriate Length.

● Clear topic sentence.

● Consistency Style.

1. Coherence: All the sentences in a paragraph are logically connected and supportive

of each other. They are connected to one another concerning the main topic.

2. Unity: The sentences of a good paragraph must be giving clear meaning, and

should be supportive of the main topic sentence.

3. Development: It tells us about the details, examples, or evidence of the main idea.

All the ideas should be convincing and informative in addition. To the points.

4. Appropriate Length: the length of a good paragraph mostly should be long enough.

It must exceed the limit which convinces the reader, but not be too long which

makes the reader bored.

 5. Clear Topic Sentence: Topic sentence plays a really important role. It should be

clear and brief and state the main idea. It usually gives the limit to the writer, and

works like a roadmap for the whole paragraph.

6. Consistent Style: a consistent style makes the paragraph perfect, indeed, it takes

the intention of the reader.

By following these characteristics, writers can make a perfect, clear, and effective paragraph.

Types of paragraphs

There are mainly 5 types of paragraphs that are listed. These are the kinds of essays too, but

paragraphs can also have these kinds.

1. Narrative

2. Descriptive

3. Expository

4. Persuasive

5. Compare and Contrast.

1. Narrative: A narrative paragraph tells the sequence of events, characters, settings,

and plots. We generally try to entertain, communicate, or inform a personal

experience. In this writing, the writer uses dialogue, descriptive language, and other

literary elements to create a vivid and engaging story.

2. Descriptive: In this piece of writing the writer focuses on describing a person, place,

object, or event. It is all about showing clear and sensory experience.

3. Expository: An expository paragraph is used to explain, or describe a subject or

concept to the readers. The writer tries to share the idea briefly and clearly.

4. Persuasive paragraph: It is a kind of paragraph that persuade the reader to accept

the point of view. Mainly the writer tries to convince the reader to accept or believe

the argument.

5. Compare and contrast Paragraph: when two or more objects, ideas, or concepts are

compared to one another. The aim of compare and contrast paragraph is to

demonstrate the similarities and differences between objects and ideas.

Parts of the paragraph:

A paragraph has three important parts:

1) Topic Sentence 2) Controlling Idea 3) Supporting ideas

A sentence that Any idea which gives us All the examples which support the

defines the whole a limit or boundary controlling idea are called supporting

ideas.

paragraph.

1) Topic sentence

Definition: The first sentence of a Paragraph that begins the paragraph is called the topic

sentence. A topic sentence introduces the whole paragraph. When a reader reads the first

sentence will understand the whole paragraph. So writing the topic sentence is really tricky.

A good topic sentence should be brief, clear, and vast (discussable). In additions. It must

convey the main idea of the paragraph. Tips to write a good and perfect topic sentence.

1. Relevance. It should be relevant to the main questions.

2. Specific. It must specify the main idea clearly.

3. Consistency. The topic sentence is required to be consistent with the rest of the

paragraph (supporting ideas and examples).

4. Clarity and Brevity: it is really important to write a clear and brief topic sentence.

The sentence should be simple (easy to read) and to the point.

2) Controlling idea:

An idea that gives a limit and boundary to the writer is called a controlling idea. It generally

appears in the topic sentences. For example The major problem a working mother faces

concerns her children. This topic sentence talks about the problem of working mothers that a
working mother faces many problems. The writer has made it more clear by defining the

controlling idea. It means one problem. Which is related to her children’s concerns her

children.

3) supporting Ideas:

All the examples which define the controlling idea are called supporting ideas. Supporting

ideas form the body of the paragraph and provide evidence, details, examples, or

explanations. Which should be related to each other purposely. All the supporting ideas

should define the controlling idea. We should not write irrelevant sentences.

How to write an academic paragraph? Tips for effective Paragraph writing.

Writing an academic paragraph is very easy and simple all we need to do is to follow the

following rules which I have explained below.

● The topic sentence should be clear and vast. It must state the main idea of the

paragraph and should define the whole paragraph.

● Develop the supporting ideas: The supporting ideas that appear after the topic

sentence should be developed thoroughly. These sentences must include relevant

evidence, examples, and details.

● Coherence and unity: All the sentences in the paragraph should be related to each

other and must support the controlling idea.

● Revise and edit: Do revise and edit your sentences that help the clarity, coherence,

and unity. Transitional words must be used which make the paragraph effective and

strong.

Sample of a paragraph

The major problem a working mother faces concerns her children. She must either

find a reliable person who will be loving toward the children or a

good day-care center where the children can go. If a child gets
sick, the mother must make special arrangements for the child to be
cared for at home, or she must stay home from work. While at work,
the mother may worry about her children. She may wonder if they are
safe, if they are learning the values she wants them to have, and
if her absence is hurting them emotionally. She may also regret not
being able to take them to after-school activities or participate
in family activities with them.