Unit 1 PART Finished Paragraph Format Organization A paragraph is a group of related statements that a writer develops about a subject. The first sentence states the specific point, or idea, of the topic. The rest of the sentences in the paragraph support that point, or idea. ‘An essay is a piece of writing that has more than one paragraph. Its divided into three parts: a beginning, a middle, and an end. The beginning is called the introduction, the middle is called the body, and the end is called the conclusion. ‘The introduction and the conclusion are usually one paragraph each. The body may have from one to an unlimited number of paragraphs. ach paragraph is a separate unit that is marked by indenting the first word from the left-hand margin or, as shown in the essay about Mother Teresa, by leaving extra space above and below the paragraph, For example, the essay about Mother Teresa has six paragraphs. The first paragraph is the introduction. It names the topic of the essay, Mother Teresa. It describes Mother Teresa's present life and her work at the order with the other nuns. The last paragraph is the conclusion. It brings the essay to a close and ends with the writer's final thoughts to give the reader something to think about. The second through fourth paragraphs in the middle are the body, which develops the main points of the essay. Each body paragraph discusses a different feature of the subject. + Paragraph 2 (the first body paragraph) tells about Mother Teresais early life at home with her family. ‘+ Paragraph 3 (the second body paragraph) tells about her decision to become a nun and her positions as teacher and principal. * Paragraph 4 (the third body paragraph) describes her life and work with the poor and sick people in Calcutta, India. ‘+ Paragraph 5 (the fourth body paragraph) explains people's admiration for Mother Teresa and the awards she has received. Here are some important instructions to follow when you handwrite or type essay assignments for this course. Your instructor may add other instructions. Handwritten Paragraph ce does igs eh ot ee A PE | Use 6¥s-inch by 11-inch lined, three-hole binder papet. The three holes should be on your left side as you write. Write on one side of the paper only. 2. Write your name in the top right comer. 3. Center the title on the top line. 4. Leave one blank line, and start your paragraph on the third line. 5. Indent one inch from the left margin to begin the paragraph.Title Rules Writing About People 6. 7 Leave the left and right margins blank. Do not write in the margins. Leave a blank line between each line of writing, Leave the bottom line blank. 7 ‘Typed Paragraph Use 84-inch by 11-inch white paper. Type on one side of the paper only. ‘Type your name in the top right corner. Center the title about 1% inches from the top edge of the paper. Leave four blanklines between the ttle and the fist line ofyour paragraph, | Indent five spaces to begin the paragraph. Leave one-inch margins on both sides and the bottom of the paper. Do not type in the margins. Double space. (Leave one blank line between each line of typing) A title is used to attract attention and generally tells the reader what to expect. Itis usually a phrase, not a sentence. Although a one-paragraph composition does not require a title, you should use one for each writing assignment. A title will help you keep your mind on the topic as you write. RULES EXAMPLES 2 EXcePTioN: Capitalize a short word if The Problems of Single Parenting it is the first word in a title. The Advantages of Public Capitalize the first, last, and Choosing a Vacation Spot important words in a title Do not capitalize short pre- How to Fight Stress positions such as on, to, in, and Winning the Lottery for; short conjunctions such as and, of, and so; and the articles 4,an, and the. ‘TransportationUnit 1 Handwritten Paragraph Format Royer ke O Fulisre. Budiredtiorare Avid Mhe te antrirdaer pd basmati, Haberte Sanehsy., We id atom the. heantsjut islandey, Pastite Ace sme Aha Canidibeane. Ata. Habe is Havtahy = One | Mie mative langues it dpaniah fede sadist Lage | [et chert Ketealc cers feet a taage faaniity Me taeCenter title | P margin Indent 5 spaces Writing About People Muhammad Kureshi 1" margin A Troubled Leader 1" margin Leave 4 blank lines Benazir Bhutto is the first woman ever to serve as prime minister Double space in Pakistan, an Islamic nation. She was prime minister from 1988 until 1990 and has been prime minister again from 1993 to the present ion june 21, 1953. She received her higher education at Harvard University in the United States and at Oxford University in England. Then she returned to Pakistan in 1977. Her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was president and time, Prime Minister Bhutto was born in Kara prime minister. However, he was forcefully removed from power by General Zia and sent to prison, where he was executed in 1979. Immediately afterward, Benazir Bhutto was placed under house arrest. She remained there for nine years. In 1987, she married a wealthy man ina marriage arranged by her family and is now the mother of three children. After General Zia's death in 1988, Bhutto led the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to victory and became prime minister: Then in ‘August 1990, Pakistan’ President Khan charged Bhutto's government with corruption, and she was removed from office. Soon after, she won a seat in parliament, and in 1993, Bhutto was reelected prime ‘minister. Recently, Bhutto and her government were again charged with corruption. President Leghari dismissed her from office. At this time, her future role in Pakistani politics is unclear. 1" margin