Paragraphs

Melittin

Part One of this module introduces you to:

  • Paragraph structure
  • Topic sentences

Part Two of this module introduces you to:

  • Supporting sentences
  • Evidence, examples, analysis
  • Closing sentences

Part Three of this module introduces you to:

  • Building flow
  • Key terms
  • Old to new information
  • This + summary word/phrase
  • Transitions

Part Four of this module introduces you to:

  • Paragraph myths
  • Length
  • Location of main idea
  • Ending a paragraph

Transcripts

DukeWrites Paragraphs 1
DukeWrites Paragraphs 2
DukeWrites Paragraphs 3
DukeWrites Paragraphs 4

Quizzes

Paragraphs 1
Paragraphs 2
Paragraphs 3


Module developed by Beth C. Long. Last updated May 2017.
Photo Credit: “Melittin, 2009, Sculpture,” Julian Voss-Andreae,
[CC by SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons  Modified to conform to
banner dimensions by Denise K. Comer, 5 August 2014, [CC by SA 3.0]

Brought to you by the Duke University Thompson Writing Program