MCA2402: English For Communication Arts II By Dr.Poramatdha Chutimant Topic : Essay writing (Format and Practice)

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Writing Paragraphs: Topic Sentence and Coherence What is a paragraph? A paragraph is a group of sentences that fleshes out a single idea. In order for a paragraph to be effective, it must begin with a topic sentence, have sentences that support the main idea of that paragraph, and maintain a consistent flow. An effective paragraph present a single idea begins with a topic sentence that makes this single idea evident contains support in form of sentences that convey this single idea is strategically organized to maintain flow informs and entertains your reader about your paper’s overall idea.

Writing Paragraphs: Topic Sentence and Coherence Essential Elements There are three essential elements that an effective paragraph should consistently contain: Unity Coherence The Topic Sentence / Controlling Ideas

Three Essential Elements Unity In order for a paragraph to maintain a sense of unity, the paragraph must focus solely on a single idea, point, or argument that is being discussed. Therefore, the paragraph should not begin to stray and develop new ideas. If you begin to write sentence that wander from the paragraph’s main idea, then it is time to start a new paragraph.

Three Essential Elements Coherence Coherence is more commonly referred to as the flow of your writing, When a paragraph flows, the reader will be able to understand the main idea that you have presented. How can you ensure that your paragraph maintains a flow? Well, after presenting your main idea in your topic sentence, each sentence following must build upon each other in an organized manner. After writing your paragraph, go back and read aloud what you have written to make sure your ideas are clearly presented. If they are, you have developed a coherent paragraph!

Three Essential Elements Topic Sentence The topic sentence is the most important part of your paragraph; it tells the reader the general idea of your paragraphs and should essentially “hook” them into wanting to read more! The topic sentence helps to provide a “general summary” for your paragraph. A reader encounters the topic sentence and has a general idea of what the paragraph will continue to discuss.

Three Essential Elements A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph. Sometimes referred to as a focus sentence, the topic sentence helps organize the paragraph by summarizing the information in the paragraph. In formal writing, the topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph (although it doesn't always have to be).

Purpose of the Topic Sentence A topic sentence essentially tells what the rest of the paragraph is about. All sentences after it have to give more information about the sentence, prove it by offering facts about it, or describe it. For example, if the topic sentence concerns the types of endangered species that live in the ocean, then every sentence after that needs to expound on that subject.   Topic sentences also need to relate back to the thesis of the essay. The thesis statement is like a road map that will tell the reader or listener where you are going with this information or how you are treating it. Topic Sentences and Controlling Ideas Every topic sentence will have a topic and a controlling idea. The controlling idea shows the direction the paragraph will take.

Essay Format A well-organized essay will generally consists of; Topic Introduction General information related to the topic Thesis statement Body Paragraph(s) Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Concluding Paragraph Restatement of the thesis statement Summary of the essay’s main points

Planning Topic (what the essay is about) Every time you write an essay, you will need to pay attention to the following three things; Topic (what the essay is about) Audience (who are the intended readers) Purpose (why the essay is written)

Essay writing : Practice Type an essay using formal organization (Introduction, Body, and Conclusion) with the topic “Communication Arts in Modern World” Should not more than one page of A4 paper. Type only using Time New Roman font with the size 16. 1.5 lining space is required. Do not forget to type your name, surname nickname, and student ID. Number at the top right of the paper Date of submission is Week 15-16