AIW: Lesson - Using Transitions

Using Transitions

Transitional words or phrases should be used in your essays. These transitions assist your audience in navigating your argument. Transitions can either add additional information or indicate disagreement. These transitions can be used between paragraphs or within paragraphs, depending on the content of your argument.

Transitions - Additional Information

The following list contains several common transitions used to add additional information.

To add
Likewise
Not only...but also
Together with
Furthermore
Additionally
Moreover
Equally important
Also
By the same token

Transitions - Disagreement

The following list contains several common transitions used to indicate disagreement or a counterclaim.

On the other hand
Contrastingly
Nevertheless
Although
Even though
In contrast
While
Despite
Unlike
Yet

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