- Clearly indent the first word of every paragraph about 1 inch (5 spaces).
- Extend every line of a paragraph to the right-hand margin.
- However, if the last word of a paragraph come before the end of the line, leave the rest of the line blank. p. 19
- Most paragraphs contain one main idea to which all the sentences relate.
- The topic sentence states this main idea.
- The body of the paragraph develops and supports this main idea with particular facts, details, and examples. p. 19
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