I have to write an eight-sentence paragraph that fully develops this topic.

A high school diploma is important to my future......
(i know it's not that great of a topic but i have no options)
but i keep going in circles and i can't get my ideas together .I keep wondering off the topic. Can anyone help me write this down.

my main points are its the first step to a higher level of education. I need it for college admissions (gate way to college.)which will then lead me to a sucessful career in medical field.

2 answers

Read this site and do what it says.

http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/paragrap/prewrite.htm

Then jot down the supporting ideas for your topic sentence.
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/paragrap/support.htm

When you have done these things then put your paragraph together...and repost. We will be happy to help you further with ideas and corrections.
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