Read the following paragraph and underline the topic sentences.
My application was designed to draw the employer's attention to my practical abilities. Specifically, I noted that I type ninety words per minute and take dictation at one hundred and

Read the following paragraph and underline the topic sentences.
My application was designed to draw the employer's attention to my practical abilities. Specifically, I noted that I type ninety words per minute and take dictation at one hundred and thirty words per minute. Next, I indicated my past work experience on three similar jobs. Finally, I give a summary of the evaluations of my immediate superiors on the three previous jobs. In short, I stressed my secretarial skills, my experience, and my evaluations in the letter of application.

My application was designed to draw the employer's attention to my practical abilities.