SEEEC paragraph structure–
How to organize a body paragraph
effectively
Breakdown each paragraph into a minimum of five sentences.
Each one fulfills the task of the following acronym.
S- topic sentence which introduces argument and what you will
say about it
E- explanation of the argument and topic sentence
E-
Evidence–this is your footnote and the evidence you use
whether it be a quotation, a statistic, or you paraphrase someone’s
ideas.
E-
Explanation–analyze and explain the evidence, showing how
it proves your argument
C- Conclude–in this sentence you conclude and tie back to your
thesis.
*****make sure that each sentence within the paragraph follows
the previous—do not return until you are ready to start a new
paragraph****
Make sure you avoid using personal pronouns (I, you)
Now, start writing your essay. Make sure you have your essay
map available. Take the information and put it into sentence form
in the corresponding paragraph
Fill in the blanks from your essay map
First paragraph– Introduction. Include the following information in order
in sentences following each other, forming a paragraph.
Paragraph #1
What is needed in order
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
Quickly introduce your topic
Give a definition if needed
Discuss any controversy or debate
over your topic.
A sentence explaining your 1st
argument
A sentence explaining your 2 nd
argument
A sentence explaining your 3rd
argument
thesis statement
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Paragraph #2: Argument #1
What is needed in order
A sentence stating your first argument.
Give a sentence explaining the first
argument.
Provide your evidence which proves your
argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
Paragraph # 3:Argument #1
What is needed in order
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
A sentence stating your first argument.
Give a sentence explaining the first
argument.
Provide your 2 nd piece of evidence which
proves your argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Paragraph #4:Argument #1
What is needed in order
A sentence stating your first argument.
Give a sentence explaining the first
argument.
Provide your 3 rd piece of evidence which
proves your argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
Paragraph # 5 : Argument 2
What is needed in order
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
A sentence stating your second argument.
Give a sentence explaining the second
argument.
Provide your evidence which proves your
argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Paragraph # 6
Argument 2
What is needed in order
A sentence stating your second argument.
Give a sentence explaining the second
argument.
Provide your 2 nd piece of evidence which
proves your argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
Paragraph # 7
Argument 2
What is needed in order
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
A sentence stating your second argument.
Give a sentence explaining the second
argument.
Provide your 3 rd piece of evidence which
proves your argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Paragraph # 8
Argument 3
What is needed in order
A sentence stating your third argument.
Give a sentence explaining the third
argument.
Provide your evidence which proves your
argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
Paragraph # 9 Argument 3
What is needed in order
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
A sentence stating your third argument.
Give a sentence explaining the third
argument.
Provide your 2 nd piece of evidence which
proves your argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Paragraph # 10
Argument 3
What is needed in order
A sentence stating your third argument.
Give a sentence explaining the third
argument.
Provide your 3 rd piece of evidence which
proves your argument
Explain the evidence and how it proves
the argument.
Concluding sentence
***after the evidence sentence pencil
in a number for the footnote.
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
Paragraph #11 Conclusion
What is needed in order
Actually write each out---make sure you
follow each sentence with the next
Restate thesis
Summarize your first argument
Summarize your second argument
Summarize your third argument
Give a sentence stating the long term
effects/prediction about your topic
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