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    Linking Words

    Using the right linking words helps you to organize what you have to say about a
    text. It also helps you introduce and develop the essential ideas that will form the basis
    of your essay in a tightly connected structure and as short a space as possible.

    Linking words and other connecting devices help you carry over from one sentence
    to another, from one paragraph to another, in a way that allows the reader to better
    understand your ideas. Since your reader does not see the world exactly as you
    see it and does not necessarily make the same mental connections you make,
    linking words also help you to articulate your ideas and communicate them to other
    people in a way that supports a clear and persuasive argument.

    Note that connecting words and phrases are aids to writing, not ends in themselves.
    Therefore, they should not be used excessively.

    Before you start writing, you may want to keep the following recommendations in mind:

    (1) Think about the key points and issues considered in the text.
    (2) Select the ones that deserve to be included in the limited space of a one or two-page paper.
    (3) Organize them into a logical sequence in the form of an outline or a diagram containing the
    basic ideas you intend to develop.
    (4) Articulate your thoughts and arguments in a way that is clear, logical and persuasive with the
    help of the right linking words.

    * To show similarity:

    similarly, likewise, in a similar manner, like, in the same way, analogously

    * To compare or show contrast:

    however, nevertheless, rather, whereas, but, yet, on the other hand, on the
    contrary, by comparison, compared to, up against, balanced against, vis a vis, although,
    conversely, meanwhile, in contrast, after all, otherwise, alternatively.

    * To express an alternative:

    or, either . . . or, whether . . . or

    * To express concession:

    granted, naturally, of course, one may object that . . .


    * To introduce a new point:

    furthermore, moreover, in addition

    * To place what you have just said in a particular context:

    in this connection, in this perspective

    * To add something:

    and, again, and then, besides, equally important, finally, further, furthermore, next,
    what is more, moreover, as well as, in addition, first (second, etc.), not only . . . but
    also

    * To prove your point:

    because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously, evidently, indeed, in fact, in any
    case, that is, demonstrably.

    * To show cause and effect:

    as a result, consequently, hence, due to, in view/light of, on account of, accordingly,
    for this reason, therefore.

    * To give an example or an illustration:

    for example, for instance, in this case, in another case, take the case of, to
    illustrate, as an illustration, to take another example, namely, that is, as shown by, as
    illustrated by, as expressed by.

    * To repeat, insist and/or refer back to an earlier point:

    as I have said, in brief, as I have noted, as suggested above, as has been noted

    * To emphasize:

    definitely, extremely, indeed, absolutely, positively, obviously, naturally, always,


    never, surprisingly, emphatically, without a doubt, certainly, undeniably, without
    reservation, perennially, forever.

    * To conclude a paragraph or an essay:

    thus, lastly, in brief, in short, on the whole, to sum up, to conclude, in conclusion, as
    I have shown, as I have said, for all the aforementioned reasons.

    The words listed in each section have different meanings and some are not
    interchangeable. Check them in your dictionary if doubts arise.

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