Paragraph Writing
PARAGRAPH WRITING
A paragraph is a group of sentences that focus on one main idea. It is a cohesive arrangement of sentences moving around one idea. In a paragraph there are sentences grouped closely under one idea. The arrangement of sentences and there ranking generates progression in thought. A dominant theme binds the sentences together in a paragraph. It has its own individuality and its own existence. A paragraph can be of various types:
1. Expository Paragraph- In such paragraphs a fact or a thought is informed or explained briefly.
2. Argumentative Paragraph- Argumentative Paragraphs came to a conclusion or an agreement through arguments or persuasions.
3. Descriptive Paragraph- It describes some person, place or things.
4. Narrative Paragraph- It narrates a story.
Principles of Effective Paragraph Writing
1.
Unity- Unity is
necessary in connecting the different parts to the whole.
2.
Be complete- Closely
related to accuracy is completeness. A message that lacks important information
may create inaccurate impression. A message is complete when it contains all
the information the reader needs.
3.
Prefer short,
simple words-
Short and simple words are more likely to be understood to the reader. Write to
achieve express rather than empress.
4.
Write with vigor- Vigorous
language is specific and concrete. Vigorous writing holds your reader’s
interest.
5.
Positive
language:
Positive language builds goodwill for you and your organization and often gives
more information than negative language.
6.
Clarity of an
idea:
One of the basic quality of a well written paragraph is to write clearly and to
write message the reader can understand, depend on, and act on. The idea
presented in the paragraph should be clear and direct.
Write paragraph
on following topics:
1.
Harmful
effects of watching TV
2.
Patriotism
3.
Books
are our best companions
4.
Indian
advertising industry
5.
Women’s
reservation
6.
Problem
of employability of technical students
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