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Even the strongest arguments can fail to impress if they are poorly organised on the page. Admissions tutors reading Section B essays are experienced academics who value clarity and logical flow. This lesson covers how to structure individual paragraphs effectively and how to use signposting language to guide the reader through your argument.
In a 500–600 word essay, you will write approximately 5–6 paragraphs. Each one is a building block of your argument. If paragraphs are poorly structured — rambling, unfocused, or lacking a clear purpose — the overall essay will feel disorganised, regardless of how good your ideas are.
A well-structured paragraph has three qualities:
Every body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence: a single sentence that states the main point of the paragraph. The topic sentence serves two purposes:
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