Paragraph Review Template

# Paragraph Review Template

Draft title:
Format or platform:
Target reader:
Target words per paragraph:
Whole-draft word limit:
Review date:

## Paragraph Review Table
| Paragraph | Main job | Word count | Keep / split / expand | Editing note |
| --- | --- | ---: | --- | --- |
| 1 | [opening, claim, example, transition, action] | [number] | [keep/split/expand] | [why this paragraph works or needs attention] |
| 2 | [main idea] | [number] | [keep/split/expand] | [where the subject, example, or warning changes] |
| 3 | [supporting point] | [number] | [keep/split/expand] | [evidence, context, or transition needed] |
| 4 | [closing or next action] | [number] | [keep/split/expand] | [final reader cue] |

## Split Decisions
- Paragraph to split:
- Natural split point:
- New paragraph 1 job:
- New paragraph 2 job:
- Transition needed:

## Expansion Decisions
- Paragraph to expand:
- Missing context:
- Missing example or evidence:
- Sentence to avoid adding as filler:

## Final Checks
- Whole draft word count:
- Paragraphs still too dense:
- Paragraphs still too abrupt:
- Required style, citation, or platform rule checked:

## Boundary Reminders
- Do not split only because a number is high if the idea still belongs together.
- Do not pad short paragraphs with filler.
- Use a word counter for exact final limits, and review clarity, accuracy, citations, and tone separately.