Writing Resources – Transitions
Transition words signal the structure of your paper to your reader.
Logical Connection |
Transition Expression |
| Similarity | also, in the same way, just as -- so too, likewise, similarly |
| Exception, Contrast | but, however, in spite of, on the one hand -- o.t.o.h., nevertheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet |
| Sequence, Order | first, second, third, -- next, then, finally |
| Time | after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, previously, briefly, eventually, gradually, in the future, until now, formerly, in the past |
| Example | for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate |
| Emphasis | even, indeed, in fact, of course, certainly, truly |
| Place, Position | above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, there, in front of, in back of, nearly |
| Cause & Effect | thus, so, therefore, consequently, as a result, accordingly, hence |
| Additional Support/Evidence | additionally, also, again, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover |
| Conclusion/Summary | finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary |
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