Writing paragraphs with PEEL
A paragraph contains one key point related to the essay question and provides evidence to support that point. We use the PEEL structure for paragraphs in the Business School.
- P = Point (introduce and make the point – topic sentence)
- E = Explanation (explains the main point – can be more than one sentence)
- E = Example or evidence (evidence could be an example, quote, statistics or a paraphrase from a recognised source)
- L = Link to the question (a kind of conclusion to the paragraph that links to the next paragraph)
Note: You can have more than one explanation and more than one example or evidence in a paragraph.
PEEL
Use the following framework to structure your paragraph to ensure clarity for your reader
POINT
Begin your paragraph by stating your point
EXPLANATION
Give evidence to substantiate your point
EXAMPLE or EVIDENCE
Explaining in more detail about how and why your evidence supports your point
LINK
Provide a smooth link to your next paragraph and/or point. Also, ensure that your paragraph always links back to your topic
Further Resources
RMIT University has developed a learning tutorial on the skill of writing a paragraph.
