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Mini-module: Communicating with a Lay Audience

5. Paragraphs Page 5 of 9

Decorative

1. Have one subject per paragraph.

This makes you organise your writing clearly and in a step-by-step, point by point way. For the reader, this makes it easier to follow your argument. Also…

2. Keep paragraphs short. 

They are easier to follow than long ones. Three short paragraphs are better than one long paragraph. 

3. Presentations

The same considerations apply with presentations and the way you use the slides.

Now try out your knowledge of how to use paragraphs in lay communication.