Paragraph Structure Transition Words and Phrases
Words that signal definition:
refers to
consists of
in other words (i.e.)
is equal to
means
synonymous with
Words that signal example:
for example (e.g.)
for instance
including
to illustrate
such as
is like
Words that signal simple listing or addition of ideas:
also
in addition
another
furthermore
moreover
finally
Words that signal sequential listing:
first
before
second (etc.)
then
later
finally
next
following
later
since
now
previously
Words that signal analysis:
consider
analyze
this means
examine
investigate
the first part suggests
Words that signal comparison:
similarly
just like
in the same way
just as
likewise
in comparison
Words that signal contrast:
in contrast
on the other hand
but
yet
however
whereas
Words that signal a cause-effect relationship:
because
hence
for
as a result
therefore
consequently
due to
thus
this led to
(Kate Kinsella, San Francisco State University, 8/02)
(Kate Kinsella, San Francisco State University, 8/02)