This document provides guidance on constructing effective paragraphs for essays. It discusses choosing a topic, researching the topic, organizing ideas, identifying the audience and purpose, and outlining an introduction, body, and conclusion. Specific tips are given on capturing the reader's interest in introductory paragraphs, developing topics in body paragraphs using examples and transitions, and concluding by summarizing or inviting further action. Reference resources on writing essays are also included.

1. Constructing Paragraphs for an Essay University of the Sacred Heart Department of Humanities Center for Language Development Across the Disciplines LAD

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19. Center for Language Development Across the Disciplines Prepared by: Thalia N. Nazario-Santiago Coordinator for the Center for Languages and Cultures April-June 2003 Revised by: Patricia Kidd Administrative Assistant Revised by: Prof. Delia Serrano January 2005 Thank you!