Cues that lead the reader forward: "here's more on this idea."
Again |
Equally important |
In addition |
First, second, finally |
Above all |
Furthermore |
Likewise |
Similarly |
In other words |
Moreover |
Next |
Besides |
Cues that show the reader contrast: "here's a different idea."
However |
Although this is true |
On the contrary |
Nevertheless |
Yet |
Conversely |
In contrast |
Similarly |
But |
Instead |
Cues that show cause and effect: "here's the result of that."
- Thus
- Therefore
- As a result
- Consequently
- For that reason
Cues that introduce a summary or conclusion:
- In brief
- In conclusion
- To sum up
- Therefore
- In general
- In short
- Finally