CMNS1140:INTRODUCTION TO

PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATION (S14)

2. Body
Paragraph
Presented by:
Arjun Rai, Paras Goyal, Piyush Khanna, Shivam Arora, and Tanushka Vohra
INTRODUCTION
The body paragraph supports the opening with further
detail supporting the main topic, whether through
empirical data, logical deduction, deliberate persuasion, or
anecdotal evidence.
DETAILED-
Depending on the type of message and organizational
structure that suits it best, the body may involve:
PACKED •
•
Evidence in support of the main point/idea
Background for better understanding
BODY (1 OF • Detailed explanations or instructions

2)
• Convincing rationale in a persuasive message
DETAILED-PACKED BODY (2 OF
2)

*This information is crucial to the

audience’s understanding of and
commitment to the message.
*Collection of important subpoints in
support of the main point, as well as
transitional elements that keep the
message coherent and plot a course
towards its completion.
A GOOD BODY PARAGRAPH CONTAINS THE
FOLLOWING FOUR ELEMENTS (1 OF 2)

Transitions: These are a few words at the beginning or end of a paragraph that connect the
body paragraph to the others, creating a coherent flow throughout the entire piece.

Topic sentence: A sentence—almost always the first sentence—introduces what the entire
paragraph is about.
A GOOD BODY PARAGRAPH
CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING FOUR
ELEMENTS (2 OF 2)

Supporting sentences: These

make up the “body” of your
body paragraph, with usually
one to three sentences that
develop and support the topic
sentence’s assertion with
evidence, logic, persuasive
opinion, or expert testimonial.
Conclusion (Summary): This
is your paragraph’s concluding
sentence, summing up or
reasserting your original point
considering the supporting
evidence.
 HOW TO START A BODY
PARAGRAPH

First sentence should act as topic sentence

“Paragraph leader”, the topic sentence opens the discussion with an underlying claim

Always be clear, concise, and to the point

In general, first sentence should also contain a transition to bridge the gap from the preceding
paragraph
HOW TO END A BODY
PARAGRAPH

Concluding sentence to your

body paragraph holds extra It should wrap things up
weight

Useful to end on a meaningful Summarize the thesis of your

or even emotional point to topic sentence while
encourage the reader to reflect incorporating the supporting
on what was discussed evidence
HOW TO WRITE A BODY
PARAGRAPH

1 2 3
double-check that plan out what you organize your
your body want to say supporting sentences in
the optimal order.
paragraph supports beforehand.
• As it can dictate their
the main thesis of own logical
the entire piece. progression, with one
naturally leading into
the next.
REFERENCES WE USED FOR
OUR RESEARCH
https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/communicationsatwork/chapter/4-1-choosing-an-organiz
ational-pattern/
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/body-paragraph/?gclid=CjwKCAiAioifBhAXEiw
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