In this section you will explore topic sentences: what they are and how to use them effectively in your writing. You’ll also learn how to evaluate your topic sentences to improve organization and idea flow in your essays.

Topics in this section:

• Topic Sentence Definition
• Characteristics of a Strong Topic Sentence
• Developing Topic Sentences
• Topic Sentences & Units of Support
• Placement of Topic Sentences
• Topic Sentence Self-Check
• Topic Sentence Summary