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    How to Write a Paragraph

 

There is one reason for writing paragraphs – the material is easier to read and understand.

 

What is a paragraph?

 

A paragraph is a group of sentences related to a single idea.

 

Here is a paragraph.

 

There are many physical hazards in the workplace. These can have a detrimental effect on the productivity of staff. Employers should ensure the occupational health and safety of staff by providing a safe work environment. This includes levels of noise, vibration, air quality, office décor, workplace conditions, lighting, office furniture and equipment.

Structure of a Paragraph

Remember: All the sentences revolve around one idea

 

 

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Topic sentence

  • found at the start of a paragraph

Supporting sentences

  • found in the middle of the paragraph

Concluding sentence

  • found at the end of the paragraph

 

 

 

 

There are many physical hazards in the workplace. These can have a detrimental effect on the productivity of staff. Employers should ensure the occupational health and safety of staff by providing a safe work environment. This includes levels of noise, vibration, air quality, office décor, workplace conditions, lighting, office furniture and equipment. All employees and employers need to be aware of these physical hazards in their specific workplace.

 

Topic sentence

  • introduces the idea of physical hazards

Supporting sentences

  • expands the types of hazards and provides information about the employer’s role

Concluding sentence

  • summarises the supporting sentences

 

Sometimes you will just write a paragraph as an answer and at other times you will need to connect a series of paragraphs to form a report.

 

Tip:

 

After you have written a paragraph, check that you have

·       A topic sentence

·       Supporting sentences – do they relate to the topic sentence?

·       A concluding sentence