Paragraphs

The paragraph is the major building block for essays and papers. There are different types of paragraphs used in constructing a paper. The typical paragraph found in an essay is the main paragraph, but there are also three special types of paragraphs that are very important to writing a good essay. These are the introductory, transitional, and concluding paragraphs.

The introductory paragraph introduces the paper's theses to the reader. This type of paragraph states your topic you will develop and the organization of the paper. The paragraph needs to grab the attention of the reader. When writing the introduction it is probably best to use the general-to-specific method. This method starts with a broad, general topic, and then gradually narrows the subject down specifically.

The transitional paragraph makes a transition in the paper from one section to another. It will indicate to the reader that a change will come in an idea or topic, or a move from a broad topic to more specific one. At times they can be short as a single sentence or two. At other times, however, the transitional paragraph needs to be longer to conclude the previous topic and introduce the next one.

The last type is the concluding paragraph. It brings the paper to a proper closing. If the writer cannot fit his or her concluding remarks about the topic in the last paragraph, then a conclusion is needed. The conclusion will not bring up new ideas or repeat ideas. It will summarize the paper and give a unique point of view on the material discussed. The writer might add a quotation, prediction, recommendation, or allusion for the reader.

In conclusion, using these three types will help present your essay appropriately. Learning to write an essay using these types of paragraphs will allow the reader to interpret your paper clearly. I recommend using these three types when writing a paper.