Posted: July 6th, 2016

Explain how manners have changed over time?

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How manners have changed over time

Example:

Body paragraphs are centered around one main idea that relates to the thesis statement. Topic sentences make it easier to stay on topic and tell the reader what the paragraph is going to be about.

Helpful Hints: Topic sentences are like mini thesis statements for each paragraph. The topic sentence unifies the paragraph.

Sample Thesis Statement: In order to succeed in the classroom, college students need to utilize the resources available to them throughout their academic careers.

This thesis statement is clear, takes a position on how students need to succeed, and it provides how students can succeed (by utilizing available resources). Here are three topic sentences:

One important resource that all college students should utilize for success is tutorial services.

Another important resource for student success is frequent use of the library.

In addition to using tutoring services and the library, college students should consult with their advisor on a regular basis to monitor success and make necessary changes when needed.

Notice how the topic sentences not only help the reader know what will be written about in each paragraph, they also help the writer organize the main ideas of the essay. There are three support points that link back to what is being argued in the thesis statement while providing the reader with one resource per paragraph.