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Paragraphs to be analyzed: paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
Figure 18.2, page 447 of the Canadian edition of Klepp and
Lannon’s Technical Communication (note: the 4-part list
on page 1 of the memo is part of paragraph 6.
Directions:
- Work in pairs or in groups of three
- First, read the entire assigned document to see how the
assigned paragraphs fit in
- Then, for each of the paragraphs assigned to you,
- identify the paragraph’s function (introductory,
transitional, developmental, concluding)
- identify the topic sentence of that paragraph (1st,
2nd, 3rd, etc.)
- describe the developmental pattern used to develop that
paragraph (see pp. 228-236)
Sample Paragraph: : sample
coherent paragraph, pages 231 and 232, Technical
Communication
Function performed: body paragraph
(developmental)
Topic sentence: 1st
Description of developmental pattern: : the
paragraph uses an “emphatic” pattern; i.e., statement
+ supporting arguments and evidence.
Sentence 1 states the paragraph’s main idea: that
solar power could solve eastern Canada’s energy problems.
Sentences 2 and 3 claim and partly substantiate solar
power’s efficiency. Sentences 4 and 5 argue that solar
power is cost efficient. Sentences 6, 7, and 8 present the
writer’s major supporting argument (that solar power is
safe, especially compared to nuclear power.) The last
sentence sums up and reemphasizes the main point. |
Paragraph:_______2________
Function performed:
Topic sentence:
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Paragraph:_______3________
Function performed:
Topic sentence:
Description of developmental pattern:
Paragraph:_______4________
Function performed:
Topic sentence:
Description of developmental pattern:
Paragraph:_______5________
Function performed:
Topic sentence:
Description of developmental pattern:
Paragraph:_______6________
Function performed:
Topic sentence:
Description of developmental pattern:
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