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  1. Paragraph - Wikipedia

    A paragraph (from Ancient Greek παράγραφος (parágraphos) 'to write beside') is a self-contained unit of discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Though not required by the orthographic …

  2. Paragraphs – The Writing Center

    Paragraphs are the building blocks of papers. Many students define paragraphs in terms of length: a paragraph is a group of at least five sentences, a paragraph is half a page long, etc. In reality, …

  3. On Paragraphs - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University

    What is a paragraph? A paragraph is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic. Learning to write good paragraphs will help you as a writer stay on track during your drafting and …

  4. The Ultimate Guide to Paragraphs | Grammarly Blog

    Simply put, a paragraph is a collection of sentences all related to a central topic, idea, or theme. Paragraphs act as structural tools for writers to organize their thoughts into an ideal progression, and …

  5. Paragraphs & Topic Sentences - Writing Tutorial Services

    Most paragraphs in an essay have a three-part structure—introduction, body, and conclusion. You can see this structure in paragraphs whether they are narrating, describing, comparing, contrasting, or …

  6. What is a Paragraph? Definition, Examples of Paragraphs

    When writing essays, research papers, books, etc., new paragraphs are indented to show their beginnings. Each new paragraph begins with a new indentation. The purpose of a paragraph is to …

  7. Basic Paragraph Structure - Utah Valley University

    Longer paragraphs may be split to improve readability. Each paragraph typically includes a topic sentence, supporting evidence, analysis, and a concluding sentence that can function as a transition.

  8. Paragraphing: The Art of Paragraph Writing - QuillBot

    Jun 26, 2024 · Paragraphs are at least one sentence long and are usually one part of a larger whole. Visually, a paragraph is a “chunk” of text on a page with space above and below.

  9. Paragraphs | Writing Advice

    What is a paragraph? A paragraph is a series of related sentences developing a central idea, called the topic. Try to think about paragraphs in terms of thematic unity: a paragraph is a sentence or a group …

  10. Paragraphs | Writing Center

    Paragraphs have varying length depending upon various factors. An average paragraph in an academic essay is about six to eight sentences. There are various types of paragraphs such as summaries, …