2)+Coherence

Ø ** Logical Order ** A good paragraph contains sentences that are logically arranged and flow smoothly. Logical arrangement refers to the order of your sentences and ideas. There are various ways to order your sentences, depending on your purpose. Ø ** Linking ** Not only should sentences and ideas in a paragraph be logically arranged, but they should also flow smoothly. Expressions such as //next, then, after, when// and other signal time sequence; expressions such as an example //of, the most significant// //example, to illustrate// are used to identify the example in the sentence. Such expressions provide a link between the ideas presented. Although you do not need to include a linking word or phrase in every sentence, you should use enough of them to help your reader follow your ideas clearly. Ø ** Repetition of a key words ** Each sentence in a paragraph should relate to the topic and develop the main idea. If your paragraph repeats and elaborates key words there is less chance of writing irrelevant material. Ø ** Relevance ** If a sentence does not relate to or develop the main idea, it is irrelevant and should be omitted. Cutting out the irrelevant material is part of the task of revising.
 * __ Coherence: __** When something such as a piece of writing is easy to understand because its parts are connected in a clear and reasonable way.
 * __ Building a Paragraph __**


 * Source: ** Course pack number 1