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How to Write a Body Paragraph

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	'''Unity'''		'''Unity'''- the sentences in the body point to the main idea.

	~~'''Development'''~~

	~~'''Coherence'''~~

	~~'''Organization'''~~

			'''Development'''- exhibits supporting evidence to show that the main idea is correct.

			'''Coherence'''- the thoughts and ideas are expressed accurately and distinctly.

			'''Organization'''- is written in a proper sequence and flows throughout the essay.

	== '''Works Cited and Sources''' ==		== '''Works Cited and Sources''' ==

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Works Cited and Sources

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	Loyola University New Orleans. "''Paragraphs: The body of the essay''." College of Humanities & Natural Sciences: Writing Across the Curriculum. 1996-2013. [http://www.loyno.edu/wac/paragraphs-body-essay]		Loyola University New Orleans. "''Paragraphs: The body of the essay''." College of Humanities & Natural Sciences: Writing Across the Curriculum. 1996-2013. [http://www.loyno.edu/wac/paragraphs-body-essay]

	Nordquist, Richard. "Body Paragraphs." About.com. 2013. Grammar Composition. [http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/Body-Paragraphs.htm]		Nordquist, Richard. "''Body Paragraphs''." About.com. 2013. Grammar Composition. [http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/Body-Paragraphs.htm]

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The body of a paragraph explains the main idea of a topic in the essay. Body paragraphs start after the introduction paragraph and before the conclusion paragraph. The body paragraph is an important element in a essay because it clearly states details and facts that support your argument or topic.

== '''How to Write a Body Paragraph''' ==

There are four major components that need to be followed to write a well-written body paragraph:

'''1. Transition Idea'''
'''2. Topic Sentence'''
'''3. Support'''
'''4. Closing Sentence'''

A '''transition idea''' should be connected in some way to the introduction. The idea will transition and move from one point to another to make the point.

Transition words to use: Addition, Moreover, Consequently, Because, In the same way

The '''topic sentence''' should be the sentence that jumpstarts the essay. It should be an effective guiding tool to follow and should help the reader understand the point or claim precisely. The reader should be able to get a full understanding of where the essay is heading from the topic sentence.

Adding '''support''' is a critical factor to include in the body. In order for the written material to sound credible, evidence such as specific information, facts, and details need to be mentioned.

The '''closing sentence''' should simply conclude what was written and explained in the paragraph.

Four important traits that are also key to add in a body paragraph to make it sound more legitimate is including:

'''Unity'''

'''Development'''

'''Coherence'''

'''Organization'''

== '''Works Cited and Sources''' ==

Essay Tips. "''How to Write Body Paragraphs''." 2009-2010. [http://tipsforresearchpapersandessays.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-write-body-paragraphs.html]

Loyola University New Orleans. "''Paragraphs: The body of the essay''." College of Humanities & Natural Sciences: Writing Across the Curriculum. 1996-2013. [http://www.loyno.edu/wac/paragraphs-body-essay]

Nordquist, Richard. "Body Paragraphs." About.com. 2013. Grammar Composition. [http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/Body-Paragraphs.htm]