When revising the topic sentences of the body paragraphs, you should check to see if each
topic sentence
a) includes all three points of your essay.
b) includes a supporting example.
c) begins with a transition word.
d) is clearly linked to the thesis.
Question 2
What pattern of organization does this body paragraph use?
Cryptozoology is the study of and search for animals that science has yet to acknowledge
exist and animals thought to be extinct. The word cryptozoology literally means the study of
hidden animals. Bernard Heuvelmans (19162001) is considered the father of
cryptozoology and often credited with creating the words to describe his own research in the
1950s. While most people associate cryptozoologists with those who hunt for Bigfoot, the
Chupacabra, and the Loch Ness Monster, there are respected scientists who search for new
species of insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals in the little explored region of the tropics.
These scientists, however, are not likely to call themselves cryptozoologists because most
consider the field a pseudoscience. Colleges do not offer degrees in cryptozoology and rarely
offer elective courses on the topic.
But even though the International Society of
Cryptozoology ceased its operations in 1998, avid cryptozoologists continue their searches
and consider their studies and methods as valid as those of recognized scientists
a. definition
b. classification
c. process
d. description
Check Shadow (Proof)
Body Region Terms
Incorrect body alignment with back bent and head forward.
Nutrients in Foods and in the Body
Bod Pod: Body Composition Tracking System
Topic Media