1. Revise the topic sentence:
- Examine the topic sentence and consider whether it accurately reflects the main idea of the paragraph. If the details in the paragraph deviate from the topic sentence, revise it to better represent the paragraph's content.
2. Move or remove details:
- Identify the details that do not support the topic sentence and assess if they are essential to the overall meaning of the paragraph. If they are not essential, consider removing or moving them to a more suitable section of the writing.
3. Add supporting details:
- If you find that the paragraph lacks adequate support for the topic sentence, consider adding more relevant and specific details, examples, or evidence to substantiate the main point.
4. Rephrase or reorganize:
- Sometimes, it may be helpful to rephrase certain sentences or reorganize the flow of the paragraph to better connect the details with the topic sentence. This can help improve coherence and ensure a logical progression of ideas.
5. Break the paragraph:
- If the paragraph contains a mix of relevant and irrelevant information, consider breaking it into multiple paragraphs. This allows you to group the supporting details under appropriate topic sentences.
6. Create a separate section:
- In some cases, the irrelevant details may not fit into the current paragraph or the rest of the writing. Consider creating a separate section or subsection where these details can be included without disrupting the coherence of the main content.
7. Seek feedback:
- If you are unsure about how to handle the details that do not support the topic sentence, ask for feedback from peers, teachers, or writing mentors who can provide objective perspectives and suggestions for improvement.
Remember, the goal of revision is to refine and strengthen your writing by ensuring that all details contribute to supporting and developing the main ideas presented in each paragraph and the overall document.