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A paragraph normally has three parts:

1 a sentence that introduces the topic (and possibly links it to the previous paragraph)

2 a number of sentences that develop the topic (with analysis, evidence or detail)

3 a sentence that concludes the topic (or links it to the next topic/paragraph).

Have a look at some examples, where the sections have been numbered (1), (2) and (3).

Glossary

obstacle (obstacles) N-COUNT You can refer to anything that makes it difficult for you to do something as an obstacle.

(1) Corruption is the most important point to focus on, because this originates where the power is. (2) Corruption can take many forms: political, which involves corruption in a country’s legal system and police force, and economic, for example misuse of taxes and foreign aid money. (3) A country with a corrupt government is not able to develop.

(1) Another obstacle facing the developing nations today is capital flight. (2) This is the rapid movement of investments out of a country. This can be for economic reasons, such as an increase in taxes. It often also happens as a result of political problems such as internal or external wars. (3) It has a negative impact on the trust that people have in their governments, and investors tend to invest in other countries.

Tip

 Did you notice how common the pattern of three is? There are three parts in an essay, three parts in an introduction, three parts in a conclusion, and three parts in a paragraph. When you plan and write your essays, the three-part structure can help you order and shape your ideas.