Guide to spelling, punctuation and grammar

Paragraph 4
(1) The linking word that creates a continuity between this paragraph and
the previous one is ‘this’ in ‘this obsession’ which comes at the end
of the first sentence. You can often use the demonstrative pronouns
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or adjectives ‘this’ and ‘that’ as a simple device to underline the
continuity of your development and to refer back to a previous
section of the essay. 
(2) The first sentence of this paragraph is the key sentence. It is the role
of the media that is to be discussed. 
(3) Sentences two, three, four and five develop that point.
(4) The last sentence closes off the paragraph and raises a point that is
likely to be dealt with in the next paragraph.
Paragraph 5
(1) The ‘then’ after ‘It can be argued’ acts as the linking word between
this fifth paragraph and the fourth. 
(2) The first sentence makes the key point about young men being less
socialised than young women.
(3) Sentences two to seven develop that key point.
(4) The last sentence summarises what has been stated and rounds off the
paragraph.
Paragraph 6
(1) ‘Nevertheless’ is the linking word that provides continuity between
the paragraphs and emphasises the flow of ideas in the essay.
(2) The long, first sentence is the key sentence of the paragraph.
(3) Sentences two, three, four and five develop the key point.
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(4) The closing sentence gives a specific example of what has been
discussed.
Closing paragraph
(1) ‘In conclusion, then’ signals to the reader that the essay is being
drawn to a conclusion and that you are about to summarise your
arguments.
(2) The first sentence makes your judgement about the topic clear.
(3) Sentences two, three, four and five refer to evidence that backs up the
judgement.
(4) The closing sentence provides a neat and relevant comment on the
topic.
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