INTRODUCTIONS
Basic Elements of a Thesis Paragraph
Diagram of a Thesis Paragraph
How to Write a Good Hook
Focusing Incident Introductions
Example of a Focusing Incident
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPHS
Organizing and Dividing Thesis Paragraphs
More Advice on Paragraph Division
Sample Topics for Supporting Paragraphs
Topic Sentences and Examples
Selecting Textual Evidence
Using Quote vs. Close Reading Quotes
Integrating Quotes
Introducing Quotes and Crafting Concise Close Readings
Transitional Phrases
CONCLUSIONS
How to Write Powerful Conclusions
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Academic Writing Conventions
Comparing or Contrasting Two or More Texts
Reverse Outlines
The Revision Process