Tips to make you strong in TEEL structure

Some of you may have heard of this term for the first time, while some who have some experience in essay writing may know about the TEEL structure. This blog will help you to increase your in-depth knowledge about what is the TEEL structure and how these tips and tricks will help you. How these tips effectively enhance the quality of your essay or any other type of academic writing. 

What Is Teel Structure?

 

TEEL is an acronym for Subject Sentence, Explanation, Evidence, and Link. This is a writing technique used in the writing a paragraph in an essay. TEEL provides a structure to the paragraph which can help in making the essay, paragraphs and also improve its quality. 

 

T- Topic Sentence 

E- Explanation 

E- Evidence 

L- Link 

Each letter of the word TEEL denotes the nature of the sentences that must be present in a paragraph. TEEL structure is not the bunch of rules that you have to follow while writing an essay; rather it is a technique that should be used along with the existing rules to give value to the essay and provide a better flow of thoughts and paragraph structure. 

Let us take an in-depth look at what each word in the TEEL acronym consists of. 

Topic sentence - 

 It is essential to write a topic sentence that carefully gives the reader a glimpse and sufficient information about the topic. It must be interesting enough to keep readers interested; therefore an argument best follows a subject sentence. 

By the time the reader has finished reading the topic sentence and moved on to the next part of the paragraph, they should have some questions in mind that will be answered in the remaining part of the paragraph. 

Explanation - 

 The next sentences will give the reader a detailed explanation of the topic sentence and what you have discussed earlier. This section of the paragraph should give the reader an absolute understanding of the subject. It is in this section that you should put forward your claims and arguments. 

Evidence - 

 No argument can last unless it is supported by compelling evidence to support its claim. So this is the part of the paragraph in which you will provide sufficient evidence which is related to the arguments and statements made by you in the previous sentences. This evidence may be in the form of a citation, factual data, or a reference from a quality source. 

 

Link - 

 It is the most essential part of the paragraph as it brings the entire paragraph together and ties it to the overall theme of the entire essay. This section gives a summary of the topic sentences, explanations, and evidence you have provided in a short but subtle way. 

 

Tips to make your Teel structure more effective- 

 

Here are some general tips that will help you write your best TEEL paragraph: 

 

As mentioned earlier, TEEL structure is not a set of guidelines, rather it is a writing technique that provides structure to paragraphs. Hence, you must write down all the necessary information about the subject well in advance. 

 

• What should be the subject of this particular paragraph? 

• What argument are you going to make? 

• How would you explain to them? 

• What type of evidence is most relevant to the current topic? 

• How is this topic important to the topic of the essay? 

 

Formal language 

Since the TEEL structure is mostly used in formal and academic writing, it is necessary to use formal language when writing and preparing sentences in your essay. While writing an essay in informal language, keep the following points in mind: 

 

• Do not use slang or harsh words. 

• Do not use contractions of words. Forex: You won't, can't. 

• Avoid using exaggeration. 

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Third-person point of view 

 As the essay adheres to a formal language, you should always phrase your paragraph and essays in the third person. Using first- and second-person perspectives makes writing more casual, therefore reducing its credibility and impact. Using the third person puts the reader's emphasis on the context and factual data present, rather than viewing it as a personal opinion. 

Formatting and structure 

 Always check the formation, structure, and punctuation marks in your essay before submitting it. It is very important to see whether the format of the essay follows the guidelines set by the teacher or examiner. References should be cited properly to avoid plagiarism issues. Use proper quotation and citation marks.

Proofreading 

 After preparing the final draft, proofread the essay to make sure it follows the guidelines and that the content is highly relevant. While proofreading you should pay special attention to each paragraph of the essay and check its flow of thought and whether it is related to TEEL structure. Cross Check the content for any typos and grammatical errors.