Paragraphs may be evaluated and improved using the following checklist.
Topic Sentences
- What is the topic sentence of each paragraph, and is it stated or implied?
- Where in the paragraph does it fall?
- Should it come at some other point?
- Would any paragraph be improved by deleting or adding a topic sentence?
- What is the most general sentence in each paragraph?
- If the most general sentence is not the topic sentence, should it remain or be omitted?
- Which sentences, if any, do not relate in some way to the topic sentence?
- Is there any way to justify their inclusion?
- Is each paragraph organized in a way that is easy for readers to follow?
- By what means are sentences linked in each paragraph?
- Do any more links need to be added?
- Do any of the transitional expressions try to create links that do not really exist between ideas?
- How completely does each paragraph develop its topic sentence?
- What methods of development are used, and are they effective?
- What other methods might be used?
- Does the paragraph need more material?
- How long is each paragraph?
- Are paragraphs varied in length?
- Does any paragraph seem too long [e.g. an entire page] or too short [e.g. one sentence]?
- Is there anything that might be given strong emphasis by a one-sentence paragraph?
- By what means are paragraphs linked together?
- Do any more links need to be added?
- Do any of the transitional expressions try to create links that do not really exist between ideas?
- How does the introductory paragraph catch the interest of the readers?
- How exactly does it open – with a quotation? an anecdote? a question? a strong statement?
- How else might it open?
- How does the last paragraph draw the essay to a conclusion?
- What lasting impression will it leave with readers?
- How exactly does it close- with a question? a quotation? a vivid image? a warning or call to action
- How else might this essay conclude?
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