For those like me who struggle a bit when trying to find words that sound more academic and serious!
Hope it helps!
Ana R.
When you want to add to your argument or emphasize a statement
...and, also, as well as, moreover, further, furthermore, in addition, additionally, next, secondly, thirdly.
When you want to make comparisons
...similarly, likewise, in the same way, equally.
When you want to highlight contrast
...although, for all that, however, on the contrary, conversely, otherwise, yet, but, even so, despite.
When you want to show differences or similarities
...yet, even so, despite, notwithstanding.
When providing reasons
...for this reason, to this end, for this purpose, because, since, so that.
When explaining results
...as, as a consequence, as a result, hence, therefore, thus, inevitably, so.
When providing examples
...for example, for instance, in other words, by way of illustration, such as, this demonstrates.
When drawing conclusions
...as has been noted, finally, in brief, in short, to summarise, consequently, therefore, in conclusion, so, in other words, accordingly.
hmmm - I'm not a fan of some these linkage devices - they eat up words and often sound pompous and old-fashioned. I think they work better in a more formal, academic essay/dissertation but for a useful, practical report I think you've got to be careful and eliminate any extraneous wordage.
ReplyDeleteThey're a bit like posh versions of, "You know what I mean?" or "Basically, at the end of the day..." You can get away with a few but be careful you don't start using them out of habit.
ok, I though it would be helpful! should I delete the post?
ReplyDeleteNo-no - they can be useful in small doses!! Just be careful with them and don't over use. thanks for posting something!
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I thought this was helpful!
ReplyDeleteoh well..haha.