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Structure |
Advice about when to start a new paragraph and how to structure it. Go>
Topic sentences, support sentences, transitions and ordering. Go>
A new paragraph is required each time there is a change of focus. In this exercise, you practise dividing a text into appropriate paragraphs. Go>
A good technique for writing paragraphs is to include one key sentence (often the first) that summarises the main idea. Go>
Use linking expressions to give structure and clarity to your line of argument. Go>
Detailed guide from the University of Victoria. Go>
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Grammar & Vocabulary Tips |
Manchester University's excellent 'phrasebank', with expressions for all kinds of functions including classifying, comparing and contrasting, and defining terms. Go>
Mini-lesson on using paraphrase in your writing. Go>
Advice on rewriting a sentence by another author in your own words. Remember to make a reference to the author to avoid plagiaism. Go>
When a person or thing occurs several times in the same paragraph, try to use different words each, for example, to refer to Tony Blair, you could use Blair, Mr Blair, he, the Prime Minister or the PM. Go>
Read how parallel structures can make your writing clearer, neater and more powerful. Go>
Avoiding unnecessarily long sentences. Go>
A very common and useful technique to help your writing flow. Go>
This is more difficult. It looks at how to organise your sentences so that there is an easy flow of information from one sentence to the next. Go>
Detailed guide from the University of Victoria. Go>
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