Question 1

What is PEEL paragraph structure?

Accepted Answer

PEEL stands for Point, Evidence, Explanation, and Link. Point is the opening claim — what the paragraph will argue. Evidence is a cited source, quotation, or data that supports the claim. Explanation is the analytical work — what the evidence specifically proves, why it supports the point. Link connects the paragraph back to the thesis or forward to the next paragraph. A PEEL paragraph advances one sub-claim supported by evidence and analysis.

Question 2

What does the paragraph checker look for?

Accepted Answer

The checker analyses your paragraph for: a clear opening claim sentence (Point), evidence markers such as citations, quotations, or named examples (Evidence), analytical explanation language — phrases that explain what evidence demonstrates (Explanation), and a linking sentence connecting to the broader argument (Link). It also checks word count, sentence count, and flags common issues like insufficient analysis or no citation.

Paragraph Structure Checker

PEEL at a glance