The “new” info of one sentence then becomes the “given” or familiar info of the next, improving overall flow and coherence. “New” information (additional, unfamiliar, and/or more complex) should comprise the second half of your sentence. For example, you could reiterate a main idea in the sentence or two beforehand, or something apparent within the context of the sentence, or an idea that taps into readers’ general knowledge of a topic. “Given” information (familiar to your reader) should come first in the sentence. ![]() Make your sentences conform to a “given/new” contract Answering the reader’s unspoken question-“So what?”.Avoiding 7 common errors when drafting and revising conclusions.Diagnosing and improving paragraph cohesion. ![]() Having trouble finding the right words to finish your paper? Are your conclusions bland? This handout covers basic techniques for writing stronger endings, including
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