Shows good examples of paragraphs with focused topic sentences. Also shows how to avoid "paragraph sprawl" or digressions/deviations by removing irrelevant details.
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The Guide to Grammar and Writing (Capital Community College Foundation, Hartford, CT)
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Explanation of how to write an effective thesis statement. Includes examples of how to improve weak thesis statements. Also includes a four-point guide to distinguish a strong thesis statement from a weak one, giving students a specific guide to what should be included in their own thesis statements.
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Writing Tutorial Services (Indiana University)
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Online guide to help students with the basic elements of writing essays.
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Basic Guide to Essay Writing
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