Drafting Effective Paragraphs Paragraphs are groups of sentences about a single idea.

Nevertheless

• For instance
• As a result

, thorough development, research, and funding will help make your dream a reality.

Shorter paragraphs are more readable and inviting to business audiences. Answer the following question about paragraph length.

Which one of the following techniques will help you control the length of your paragraphs?

Use a smaller font size to maximize space on the page.

Limit the length of your paragraph to approximately eight or fewer lines.

Develop shorter sentences.