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In the past, people memorized important information. Today's youth
rely on their computers and cell phones to do assignments, record
numbers, and save important information. As a result, young people can
find themselves unprepared in an emergency, such as an electrical
blackout. If their computer and phone batteries die, these young people
will be lost.
Supporting Example
For example, I do all my schoolwork on my computer. When my
computer crashed last week, I lost my only draft of an essay that was
due the next day. As a result, I got a bad grade.
Step 4: Give Your Paragraph Meaning
After you have given the reader enough information to see and understand your point,
you need to explain why this information is relevant, meaningful, or interesting.
Ask yourself:
• What does the provided information mean?
• How does it relate to your overall point, argument, or thesis?
• Why is this information important/significant/meaningful?
• How does this information relate to the assignment or course I am taking?
Step 5: Conclude
After illustrating your point with relevant information, add a concluding sentence.
Concluding sentences link one paragraph to the next and provide another device for
helping you ensure your paragraph is unified. It usually reminds the reader of the
topic and controlling idea. The concluding sentence restates the main idea. While not
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