How to write paragraph with adequate and inadequate unity ?

ADEQUATE

            Some writers fail to make paragraphs complete by providing enough evidance the topic sentence. While a short emphatic paragraph is sometimes desirable, the brief, under-developed paragraph of 2, 3, or 4 sentences too often is a sign of an inexperienced writer. A paragraph is adequately developed when it describes, explains and supports the topic sentence. Generally speaking, a paragraph which consist of only two or three sentences is under-developed. A good rule of thumb to follow is to make sure that a paragraph contains at least four sentences which explain and elaborated on the topic sentence.

Strategies for adequate development :

1.  Elaborate;

     Spell out the details by defining, or by clarifying and adding relevant, pertinent information.

2.  Illustrate

     Paint verbal picture that helps make or clarify your point. Well illustrated pieces are esier to read  

     and follow than those on a high level of abstraction.

 3.  Argue;

      Give the reasons, justifications, and rationales for the position or view you have taken in the topic

      sentence. Draw inference for the reader and explain the significance or assertions or claims being

      made.

 4.  Process;

      Describe the historical development of phenomenon at issue

 5.  Describe;

      Observe without precoceived works.

 6.  Classify;

      Organize phenomenon or ideas into large categories that share common characteristics

 7.  Analyze;

      Divide phenomena or ideas into elements

 8.  Compare and contrast;

      Show similarities and differences between two or more phenomena or ideas.

 9.  Relate;

      Show correlation and causes.

Here are some methods you can use to develop a paragraph’s topic thoroughly :

·         1.   Use examples and illustrations

·         2.   Cite data (facts, statistics, evidance, details, and others)

·         3.   Use testimony ( what other people say, such as quotes and paragphrases)

·         4.   Use an anecdote or story

·         5.   Define terms in the paragraph

·         6.   Compare and contarst

·         7.   Evaluate causes and reasons

·         8.   Examine effect and consequnces

·         9.   Analyze the topic

·         10.  Describe the topic

·         11.  Offer a cronology of an event (time segments)

INDEQUATE

Inadequately developed paragraph may be cured by the inclusion of more details, not by padding out sentence, not by futher generalizating, or by the adding repetitious statement.