2. Transitions are:
words or phrases that connect
ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.
like a bridge filling in the gap from one
idea to another.
Important for organized writing.
3. Transitions help:
create unity in a piece of writing.
paragraphs work together
continue an idea, indicate a contrast or
sum up a thought.
papers flow from thought to thought.
4. When to use…
Too many transitions can be confusing.
You don’t need one between every idea or
sentence, but it is a good idea to use
transitions between paragraphs.
5. Transitions for elaborating or
continuing thoughts
consequently in light of
clearly it is easy to see
furthermore with this in mind
and along with
because in other words
besides for this reason
in the same way specifically
truly to emphasize
also for example
for instance in this case
most importantly
6. General use/new paragraph
transitions
admittedly undoubtedly
granted unquestionably
certainly generally speaking
no doubt in general
obviously in this situation
of course
to be sure
true
7. Transitions for a conclusion/final
point
therefore
in final analysis
in conclusion
in short
all in all
finally
in summary
lastly
8. Transitions for showing time or
chronological events
First After
Second Afterwards
Third As soon as
Finally Before
Furthermore Before long
In the first place Finally
Additionally In the meantime
Lastly Later
Then Meanwhile
Soon Next
9. Transitions for making comparisons
in the same way
like
likewise
also
similarly
just as
10. Transitions for contrasting or
showing a change in reasoning
Although however
Even so but
Nevertheless yet
Still contrary to
As opposed to
Even though
On the contrary
However
On the other hand
