APRIL+3rd,+2012+-+Transitions


 * Simple steps for good Transition Sentences **


 * 1. Make a contrast ** with the previous paragraph:

however, nevertheless, otherwise, on the contrary, from a different angle, from a different viewpoint, despite, in opposition to, on the other hand, etc.


 * 2. Add a similar idea ** to the one discussed in the previous paragraph:

in addition, furthermore, moreover, in effect, in fact, as far as, therefore, etc.


 * 3. Give an example ** (s) of what was discussed in the previous paragraph. Note: for this to work as its own paragraph you either need several distinct examples or you need one example that requires a lot of details and explanations:

as an example, to illustrate, for example, for instance, by way of example, etc.


 * 4. Conclude ** :

in sum, in conclusion, to conclude, finally, in the end, at last, etc.


 * 5. ** In the topic-sentence of any paragraph, **use a synonym** of a key-word used in the previous paragraph; for example:

(//end of Paragraph 2//) [...] They have all been diagnosed as suffering from cancer. (//beginning of Paragraph 3//) These patients [...]


 * 6. Repeat key-words ** (instead of using synonyms), but do not overdo it; that kind of writing gets boring fast.