Reporting Verbs

What is the Hamburger "Shape"


A paragraph of an essay is more than a recitation of research. It has a "shape" that suggests you may know more than the readers.

Which of these two examples do you believe if more effective, regardless of the issue?


No Shape - Flat


Plump Hamburger Shape


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