Main Idea

Every paragraph should have one Main Idea.

If you find that your paragraphs have more

than one Main Idea:

Separate your paragraphs

With only one main point.

Introduce an idea in a paragraph and expand

upon it.

Begin a new paragraph with a new topic.

Taken from Capella University

Evidence/Examples

A Main Idea in a paragraph needs support with;Evidence that supports an

argument Examples that explain an idea

Analysis Analysis is an interpretation of what is being said about

an Idea, an Evidence or Examples. An Analysis explains how ideas are compared to

others’ ideas An Analysis shows is if an author is being

persuasive An Analysis shows strengths & weaknesses of the

argument

A quote of another author is always supported with Evidence and an Analysis.

An Analysis demonstrates how quotes is important in the argument.

However, NEVER write a quote without an Analysis

Analyze and build your argument (case) with supporting Evidence or Examples

Link Link paragraphs to a thesis, argument,

Main idea, and/or the following

paragraph.

Creates logic

Organizes the paper being written

A Link also helps the readers

understand the logic and organization of

an argument and/or main points.