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(Return to Unit 5 Table of Contents) Development 1. Underline the topic sentences of each paragraph and the thesis sentence in the introduction. Make sure that the key words of the thesis are repeated in the topic sentences (synonyms--words that mean the same thing--are acceptable and even desirable in some cases to avoid redundant diction). 2. Identify specific transitional elements between each paragraph. 3. Be sure that each analytical paragraph cites the source of supporting material and includes a third section that explains or uses the quoted or paraphrased supporting statements. 4. Make sure that the introductory paragraph satisfies all requirements of an effective introduction. 5. Be certain that you have provided a closing or concluding paragraph which restates the original purpose of the paper and its basic means of development. Mechanics 1. Read sentences backwards as a means to discovering spelling errors. 2. Read all sentences aloud as a means to discovering omitted words. 3. Examine sentences for punctuation correctness and agreement in number between subject and verb, noun and pronoun. 4. Examine all paragraphs for run-on sentences or fragments. Clarity 1. Read each sentence aloud as a means to discovering awkward diction or clumsy syntax. 2. Have someone read your paragraphs aloud as a means to discovering illogical or incompletely stated ideas.
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