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Test 2
Test 2
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aragraph structure
PEEL acronym - Point, evidence, explanation, linkAn academic paragraph needs to contain:
Evidence that supports your point – this is usually your cited material.
Explanation of why the point is important and how it helps with your overall argument.
A link (if necessary) to the next paragraph (or to the previous one if coming at the beginning of the
paragraph) or back to the essay question.
This is a good order to use when you are new to writing academic essays - but as you get more
accomplished you can adapt it as necessary. The important thing is to make sure all of these elements
are present within the paragraph.