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Topic Sentences

Topic Sentences. Lauren Laferla. Topic Sentences. The best way to organize a paragraph is by using a topic sentence A topic sentence contains the main idea of the paragraph Use a new topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph . Claims and E vidence .

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Topic Sentences

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  1. Topic Sentences Lauren Laferla

  2. Topic Sentences • The best way to organize a paragraph is by using a topic sentence • A topic sentence contains the main idea of the paragraph • Use a new topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph

  3. Claims and Evidence • An easy way to understand the structure of a paragraph is to view it as an argument in court • Topic sentence=claim • Following sentences=evidence to support you claim • Use outside sources (experts) to support your claim

  4. This inverted triangle can be very useful for structuring your paper

  5. For more information contact the BCU writing center or visit http://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/index.php?category_id=2&sub_category_id=1&article_id=29

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