Paragraph Analysis

In this post I will talk about what I learned from analyzing the paragraphs in my QRG.

Paragraph Analysis

• Focus on main point- All of my paragraphs did this very well. Sticking to a main point is easy when paragraph lengths are shorter due to the format of QRG's. I did find a couple places where my analysis got off topic, so I need to revise that and make sure it relates to the main point of the paragraph. 

• Develops main point- With all my paragraphs I tried to use the PIE format (when applicable), and this format allows to effectively develop main ideas. I have a couple paragraphs that need to be completed by conducting more research to complete the ideas that I started. Overall, the paragraphs are an appropriate length for a QRG, and it is better to keep paragraphs shorter for this genre to make reading them easier. 

• Organizes itself internally- The paragraphs that discuss the author and their credibility are organized by defining the subject and then drawing a conclusion about that person. This created a well organized paragraph. The other paragraphs use examples and facts followed by analysis (this pattern is sometimes repeated twice) as an organization method. Again, because the paragraphs of a QRG are shorter than average, organization is simple. 

• Links ideas coherently, provides transitions- All of my paragraphs except for the two underdeveloped ones used transitions or techniques to link ideas. However, this is an area that my QRG can be improved the most. Transitions are essential to creating flow between sentences in a paragraph and elevate the overall writing of a piece. 

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