Useful Linking Words and Phrases For Essays
To indicate a contrast:
however
on the other hand
instead
conversley
rather
in comparison
another possibility
but
despite this
in spite of
for all that
yet
To provide an illustration
for example
that is
in other words
namely
typical of this/such on such
including
especially
cheifly
mainly
To extend a point
simirlarly
equally
furthermore
Indeed
besides
above all
alternatively
on the contary
in contrast
infact
better/worst still
nevertheless
although
notwithstanding
all the same
that is to say
such as
a typical/particular/key example
not least
most importantly
likewise
in the same way
as well
To show cause and effect/conclusion:
so
therefore
then
as result/consequence
in this/that case
consequently
for this reason
owing to/due to the fact
it follows that
this suggests that
in conclusion
it might be concluded from this
in short
to conclude
To show the next step:
first(ly) second(ly)
first and foremost
another
next
finally
to begin/start with
first and most importantly
then
afterwards
ultimately
also
in addition
thus
resulting from
accepting/assuming this
this implies
in all
in the first/second place
first
after
then
lastly
From: http://web.apu.ac.uk/stu_services/essex/learningsupport/OL-EssayWrting1.htm