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Features of an effective topic sentence
• A topic sentence is not a fragment. It is a complete sentence.

Fragment: Smart phones for college students. (INCORRECT)

Complete Sentence: Smart phones have several useful features for college students.

• A topic sentence is not too general.

Too General: Smart phones are good.
Improved: Smart phones improve communication among friends and family

members.

•A topic sentence is not a simple fact or specific detail.

Too Specific: Smart phones cost $300.
Improved: Because smart phones are expensive, people should consider several

factors before buying one.

Step 3: Demonstrate Your Point

After stating your topic sentence, you need to provide information to prove, illustrate,
clarify, and/or exemplify your point. Supporting sentences add information about
the topic and the controlling idea. It can include definitions, explanations, and
examples.

Ask yourself:
• What examples can I use to support my point?
• What information can I provide to help clarify my thoughts?

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