How can I organize the sentences in paragraphs effectively?

Answer

One effective strategy to help organize paragraph structure is the MEAL plan. The acronym stands for 

  1. Main idea
  2. Evidence
  3. Analysis
  4. Link

The Main Idea or topic sentence is the key point of the paragraph. This sentence should tell the reader what to expect.

Evidence and Analysis (which are sometimes done together or out of order) is the primary support of the main idea. This should highlight sources used to defend the main idea and further break down of the significance of the main idea.

Link connects the paragraph to the overall content of an essay. Think about how this paragraph is used within the broader context of the paper.

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  • Last Updated Aug 25, 2025
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  • Answered By Michael Ramey

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