Transitions: This OHP sheet was prepared when I taught transitional words and phrases. (This activity
was taking from Swales & Feak’s (1995) Academic Writing for Graduate Students (pp. 24-25).
Transitions: This OHP sheet prepared when I taught transitional words and phrases. (This activity was
taking from Swales & Feak’s (1995) Academic Writing for Graduate Students (pp. 24-25). Students have
to supply transitional words or phrases in blank space. A sample answer key is given at the end.
Supply linking words or phrases that enhance the flow of the
passage. Look carefully at the punctuation to help you make an
appropriate choice.
Many modern artists are using computers in their work because
these machines enable the artist to be more creative. Some
artists believe computers will gain in popularity;
,
others feel they will have at best a fleeting presence in the art
world. The computer is not a conventional art tool exactly like
a brush, pencil, or hammer;
, it is a tool that
provides greater flexibility.
the use of computers
for artistic purposes seems somewhat unusual, researchers
believe their use will indeed become more widespread in the
next century. Changes can be made quickly and easily when
artists use computers.
copying portions of a
painting, drawing, or musical composition can be done with a
keystroke,
saving the artist considerable time.
some initial resistance, the artistic community is
beginning to realize that technology can indeed play a role in
creativity.
<Sample Answers>
Many modern artists are using computers in their work because these machines enable the artist to be
more creative. Some artists believe computers will gain in popularity; however, others feel they will have
at best a fleeting presence in the art world. The computer is not a conventional art tool exactly like a
brush, pencil, or hammer; however, it is a tool that provides greater flexibility. Although the use of
computers for artistic purposes seems somewhat unusual, researchers believe their use will indeed become
more widespread in the next century. Changes can be made quickly and easily when artists use
computers. For example, copying portions of a painting, drawing, or musical composition can be done
with a keystroke, thus saving the artist considerable time. In spite of, Despite, After initial resistance,
the artistic community is beginning to realize that technology can indeed play a role in creativity.