Paragraphing (Includes the following concepts: Topic & Concluding Sentences; Transitions; Old-to-New)

Paragraphing is the main form of organization in writing. It includes a topic sentence that explains what the paragraph will be about, an explanation that elaborates on the topic sentence, and a concluding sentence that wraps up what that paragraph talks about. Throughout the paragraph, a writer must use the old-to-new method in order for the writing to track. This method works by mentioning what has already been said and then adding new information to that knowledge. By taking the old info and adding new info, the writer has the ability to create smooth transitions between sentences within a paragraph. Furthermore, paragraphing itself provides the means by which a writer can transition from one point to the next without a breach of the writer to reader contract. I can use paragraphing to improve my writing by applying the principles that it suggests, which will then make my writing more effective.