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How long should a paragraph be?A useful academic paragraph is usually 100 to 200 words, but the right length depends on the idea, evidence, and discipline. One paragraph should develop one clear point well enough for the reader to follow it.
How many sentences should a paragraph be?Most academic paragraphs work well with 4 to 8 sentences, but sentence count is less important than unity, evidence, and flow.