Transitions


Transitions help to create a sense of structure in writing because they illustrate relationships between ideas. Choose transitions for their logic, and do not overuse them. A few well-placed transitions will go a long way.


To add ideas


also, and, and then, too, plus, in addition, furthermore, moreover, similarly, again, on top of that, another, first, second, third…


To organize ideas chronologically


now, then, before, after, afterwards, earlier, henceforth, thereafter, previously, later, immediately, temporarily, soon, next, in a few days, meanwhile, gradually, suddenly, finally


To compare ideas


in the same way, similarly, just like, just as, likewise, in fact, in like manner, indeed so, also, furthermore


To contrast ideas


but, still, however, on the other hand, on the contrary, yet, nevertheless, despite, in spite of, even though, in contrast, although, whereas, anyhow, conversely, instead, notwithstanding


To illustrate causes and effects


because, since, so, consequently, as a result, therefore, then, accordingly, hence, thus, for this reason, for this purpose, so that this may happen


To emphasize To provide examples To restate


To concede a point To show alternatives


To summarize


indeed, in fact, surely, necessarily, certainly, without any doubt, in any event, truly, again, most important, above all


to be specific, as proof, to illustrate, in fact, indeed, namely


that is, in other words


it is true, granted, admittedly, to be sure on the one hand . . . on the other hand


in summary, as I have shown, as has been stated, in other words, in brief, to sum up, in short


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