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2. Does each paragraph have only one controlling idea?
3. Are there effective transitions between ideas?
4. Do special paragraphs fulfill their functions?
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Revising
Paragraphs
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This second lesson on the revision process shows you how to revise
paragraphs for more effective organization and transitions. You’ll also
learn how to strengthen individual paragraphs.
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If your ideas don’t flow logically, they’ll be difficult for your reader to follow. Make sure those ideas are placed within
the essay in order in which they make sense. Seven organizing principles were discussed in Lessons 6 and 7:
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chronology
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cause and effect
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spatial order
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analysis/classification
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order of importance
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comparison and contrast
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problem 
➞ solution
As you read your paragraphs checking for organization, consider the following questions: