In the writing process why is paragraphing confusing?

Answer 1

Creating a new paragraph usually involves a break or change in thought. This allows the reader to more easily digest separate ideas instead of tackling one long, long, long paragraph. When you are writing a paper, or writing information that you want someone to read and not be confused, starting a new paragraph is an EXCELLENT way of ending one idea and starting a new idea. That way, it doesn't turn into a "run on" sentence and gives the reader a new place to start, keeping with the whole idea of the text, but beginning a new thought. It is actually less confusing and allows the reader to be less confused and gives the writer a way of introducing a new idea, while keeping with the whole meaning of what you as a writer are trying to convey. Your local library is an excellent place to find examples of good writing. An example: I am writing to tell you about my new puppy. Her name is Betsy and we just adopted her today. She is really cute and I cannot wait for you to meet her. *I wanted to tell you that I am switching college majors this semester because I no longer want to study medicine. I feel that I am more suited to a career in the performing arts. *Did you see the new movie about the robots? It's great but not suitable for small children. I hope to see it again when I have the chance. All that information in one paragraph is not only hard to follow and digest, but it also sounds as if it were written by a 7 year old. The '*' is where new paragraphs should start. There is, however, "bad paragraphing" even in magazines, newspapers and books. Rules are rules but not everyone follows them.