College Composition / Unit 14 CMP 0337 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Topic Sentence Placement
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The idea
The topic sentence frequently comes first in a paragraph, but not always.
In practice
It can follow a transitional sentence, or come at the end of a paragraph that builds toward its point; wherever it sits, the other sentences support it.
Where people slip
Placing the topic sentence first is the safest choice for clarity, especially in academic writing.
Your place on the trail
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