Academic Writing Phrases and Linking Words

Academic Writing

Academic Writing Phrases and Linking Words

2017-04-09
Savaş Girgin

Listing

first, second, third
first, furthermore, finally
to begin, to conclude
next

Reinforcement

also
furthermore
moreover
what is more
in addition
besides
above all
as well as
in the same way
not only ……but also

Similarity

equally
likewise
similarly
correspondingly
in the same way

Summary

in conclusion
to conclude
in brief
to summarise
overall
therefore

Giving Examples

for example
for instance
as follows:
that is
in this case
namely
in other words

Result & Consequence’

so
therefore
as a result/ consequence
accordingly
consequently
because of this
thus
hence
for this reason
so that
in that case

Contrast

conversely
on the contrary
in contrast
in comparison
but
however
altough/ even though
despite / in spite of
while/ whereas/unlike

Stating opinion

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