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Development Recap

The document provides guidance on identifying underdeveloped paragraphs and strengthening analysis. It lists signs of underdeveloped paragraphs such as short length and repetitive or unclear ideas. To develop paragraphs effectively, writers should include a clear topic sentence, focus on one main point with textual evidence, and explain how the paragraph supports the central claim. The document also suggests asking questions about the purpose and significance of content to add depth.

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Development Recap

The document provides guidance on identifying underdeveloped paragraphs and strengthening analysis. It lists signs of underdeveloped paragraphs such as short length and repetitive or unclear ideas. To develop paragraphs effectively, writers should include a clear topic sentence, focus on one main point with textual evidence, and explain how the paragraph supports the central claim. The document also suggests asking questions about the purpose and significance of content to add depth.

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Revising for Development and Analysis Identifying when you might have underdeveloped paragraphs can be tricky.

Here are several markers to help you identify similar patterns in your essays: Paragraph length is too short Standalone summary or comparison Repetitive ideas that do not provide deeper analysis Dropped ideas: when an idea is not followed through, often with a lack of transitions Random ideas that are unclear, abrupt or do not have context

When you identify any paragraphs that need to be more developed (or effective in supporting your central claim), working towards the following components of a well-developed paragraph can be helpful: Structure each paragraph with a clear and purposeful topic sentence that relates to the central claim Focus on one main point or example Include textual evidence, and contextualize and explain this evidence (show your response to the text) Include your thinking on the pageshow readers how this paragraphs point or example is being used (how it supports the central claim)why you have chosen it and what makes it significant

When all else fails, ask yourself questions such as the following and add at least one sentence in response (at least one sentence!): What is my point here? (What am I trying to say?) Why am I including this quotation or example? How is this paragraph supporting my central claim? (Can readers see what I am thinking?) So what? (What is my purpose in this paragraph? Does it support and progress my argument? Why is this point/example/summary, etc. important?)

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