2. Common assignment elements
2.2. Paragraphs - Why they're important
It seems a little odd to be thinking about paragraph structure at university, yet good paragraph structure is key to developing your essay structure and content.
Paragraphs usually consist of around 5 - 6 sentences and include:
Topic sentence – introduce the main idea of the paragraph (probably one of your key points)
Expanding sentence/s – explain the main idea (if necessary)
Evidence sentence/s – provide your reliable sources that support your idea
Expanding sentences - explain the significance of the evidence - analyse it in relation to your thesis
Concluding sentence – linking sentence
Tools like Smarthinking can provide feedback for your on your paragraph structure.