How to Construct Paragraphs

William Stunk's "Elements of Style" is as popular and as important today as it was when it was first published in 1919 and updated by E.B. White in 1959. "Elements of Style" instructs writers succinctly how to write properly and without wasting words. A writer's style can be identified by a variety of elements. Most writers tend to... more »

The backbone of excellent prose, especially essays, is the paragraph. Your paragraphs can make or break your essays. Poorly developed paragraphs will leave your readers confused, wanting more information and looking for something else to read. No writer wants that. Follow these guidelines to learn how to write effective paragraphs. more »