Chapter 5 - Paragraph Structure

PREFACE

CHAPTER 1
What is Academic English?

Academic English vs Everyday English
General Features of Academic English

CHAPTER 2
Academic Vocabulary

Academic Vocabulary vs General Vocabulary
Subject-specific Words and Technical Terms
Word Formation

CHAPTER 3
Useful Sentence Structures and Language for Academic Writing

Passive Construction
Hedging Language
Noun Phrases and Clauses
Adjective Phrases and Clauses

CHAPTER 4
Paraphrasing, Summarising and Quoting

Paraphrasing
Summarising
Quoting

CHAPTER 5
Paragraph Structure

A Five-paragraph Essay
Paragraph Purposes
Topic Sentences
Supporting Details
Concluding Sentences
Paragraph Cohesion

CHAPTER 6
Common Academic Text Structures

Cause and Effect
Comparison and Contrast
Procedure/Sequence
Problem and Solution

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Chapter 5: Paragraph Structure

Paragraph Structure

a) A Five-paragraph Essay
b) Paragraph Purposes
c) Topic Sentences
d) Supporting Details
e) Concluding Sentences
f) Paragraph Cohesion

Paragraph Structure

Paragraphs are the building blocks of an essay. When paragraphs (introduction, body and conclusion) are put together, an essay is formed. Effective paragraphing helps readers follow the flow of ideas.