blank line between 2 paragraphs?

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blank line between 2 paragraphs?

by siddhu161 » Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:22 pm
Hi,

I just want to know whether we need to enter blank line between 2 paragraphs?
Generally for online free AWA rater, there is note that blank line is necessary to separate 2 paragraphs.
Just want to confirm whether it is the same in actual exam or do we just need to start new paragraph on next line?

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by [email protected] » Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:19 am
Hi Sid,

The AWA is graded by two entities: one human and one computer. While the computer doesn't really "care" about your spacing, you can make it easier for the human grader by adding a blank line between paragraphs. I certainly wouldn't want to do anything to make the human grader's job harder, so I prefer to (and recommend that you) put a blank line between paragraphs.

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by siddhu161 » Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:00 am
Thanks a lot Rich.
I think I should have "Thanks Rich" message in infinite loop.

But seriously, thanks a lot.