paragraphing
- noun
- /ˈpærəˌɡræfɪŋ/
- Good paragraphing can significantly enhance the readability of a text.
- punctuation and paragraphing
Examples
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Based on this model, we generated a rubric that listed requirements for the essay: Theory, Reasons, Direct Evidence, Solid Defense, and Paragraphing.
Academic text (2013) -
Students can write compositions on what they have learned in their experiments, provided the teacher introduces other writing skills: outlining, arranging ideas in a sequence, paragraphing.
Academic text (1996) -
I am even getting some consistency with paragraphing.
Blog text (18) -
As with paragraphing, we treat punctuation mechanically, when it is really movement.
Academic text (1997) -
Paragraphing was rarely considered.
Academic text (1990) -
But paragraphing can also be arbitrary, with paragraph boundaries shifting numerous times throughout the drafting life of an essay.
Academic text (1997) -
"Here's the list of all invitees (via email; source is "a White House official"; my emphasis and paragraphing):
Blog text (28) -
This principle also works for paragraphing—a delicate, complex matter.
Academic text (1997) -
We see couplets in that first paragraph, but then they're not systematically pursued.
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The teacher may also evaluate learner progress in spelling, handwriting, punctuation, paragraphing, and other items in the mechanics of writing.
Academic text (1997)
How Detailed
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Paragraphing comes from paragraph, which itself comes from the parts para- 'beside' and graph 'write'. So, paragraphing is the act of making separate parts in writing to help readers follow the ideas.