Development establishes flow
from paragraph to paragraph.
1. It can be achieved through
transition sentences, clauses, or words at the beginning of paragraph
connect one idea to the next.
2. Through topic sentence in each paragraph.
3. By avoiding one and two sentence
paragraphs (which may reflect lack of development of your point)
4. Keeping your voice active
and avoiding the passive voice.
"Senate decided..." not "It was decided by..."
If you avoid the verb "to be" your presentation will
be effective, clear, and dynamic.
5. Use of quotations to support
your interpretations and continually proving your point of view.
Properly introducing, explaining, and citing each quote
Use block (indented) quotes sparingly because they can break up
the flow of your argument
6. Don't drift off and leave the primary focus of the essay
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