Paragraph map template
Use this before drafting or when repairing a bloated section.
| Section | Paragraph job | Topic sentence subject | Evidence / reasoning to include | Best sentence-ending emphasis | Figure / table tie | Overclaim risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening / Intro P1 | ||||||
| Opening / Intro P2 | ||||||
| Results P1 | ||||||
| Results P2 | ||||||
| Results P3 | ||||||
| Results P4 | ||||||
| Discussion P1 | ||||||
| Discussion P2 |
Checks
- Can you say each paragraph's job in 5-8 words?
- Does the topic sentence start from what the reader already knows?
- Does the paragraph end on the point that matters?
- Does each paragraph prepare the next one?