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Linking words

 

Another useful strategy for integrating references into your writing is to use suitable linking words. These show connections between the ideas in the paragraph. Linking words help the paragraph to flow.

Some examples

Significantly, in addition, clearly, furthermore, as a result

Sequence

First, firstly, second, third, thirdlynext, last finally
in addition, moreoverfurthermore
alsoIn conclusion, to summarise
The first...The/a second
One...Another...
An additional...

Addition

In additionFurthermore
Alsoand
as well as

Cause

Forbecause
sinceas
because ofto cause

Effect

Soas a result
as a consequencetherefore
thusconsequently
henceto result from
due toas a result/consequence
ofto result in
to affect

Emphasis

UndoubtedlyIndeed
ObviouslyGenerally
AdmittedlyIn theory/fact
ParticularlyEspecially
Clearly

Comparison

SimilarlyLikewise
AlsoToo
asjust as
andlike
just likesimilar to
be similar to/ the same asbe alike
not only...but alsoto compare to/with

Contrast

HoweverNevertheless
NonethelessStill
Although, Even though, thoughbut
yetDespite, In spite of
In contrast, In comparisonWhile, whereas
On the other handOn the contrary
But

Example

For exampleFor instance
That isSuch as
IncludingNamely