Connective Devices

 

Refering Back

 

as we have seen, on the whole, as mentioned above, as stated previously, as has been pointed out, it seems then,

 

Looking Ahead

 

then later, next, after, afterward, thereafter, finally, now, consequently, to sum up

 

Establishing Casual Connections

 

the result, in conclusion, to conclude, because, for,  since, consequently, accordingly, hence, thus, therefore

 

Time Marker

 

now, then, later, soon, before

 

Spatial Marker

 

 beside, next to, behind, in front, outside, inside,

 

Comparing and Establishing Degree

 

and, similarly, in like manner, in the same way, just as, so . . . that, also, more than, less than, beyond this

 

Qualifying, Conceding, or Contrasting

 

but, nevertheless, on the other hand, however, despite this, still, on the contrary, conversely, if, as if, granted that, unless, whether, anyhow, lthough, even though, yet

 

Adding and Intensifying

 

first, second, third; to repeat; in addition; moreover; and; also; still; again; similarly; furthermore; finally; really; indeed

 

Introducing an Illustration

 

thus; to illustrate; for example; for instance

 

Linking of Last Sentence of One Paragraph with First Sentence of Next

 

This is a natural, frequently intuitive method of maintaining coherence between paragraphs.  Sometimes connecting words are needed (such as "then again" or "on another occasion"), but somtimes the direction of thought provides its own continuity.

 

Paragraph Addition

 

just as significant; most important (of all); finally; then; in spite of this/these; however; not only . . . but; having seen. . . let us (turn); either . . . or; Having considered . . . let us now; finally; granting that this point has some validity; in light of this evidence, then; Let us turn now; as we shall see; not the only; the third and last; on the other hand; nevertheless; conversely; in addition;

 

Sentence Addition

 

equaly important, likewise, again, adjunctorily, in the first/second/third place

 

Comparison

 

similarly, likewise, in like manner

 

Contrast

 

not withstanding, in contrast to this, at the same time, although this may be true, otherwise

 

Place

 

here, elsewhere, beyond this, running parallel to this

 

Purpose

 

to this end, for this purpose

 

Result

 

hence, therefore, thereupon, consequently

 

Summary, Repition, Exemplifiction

 

to sum up, in brief, in sum, in short, as I have said, in other words, that is, to be sure, as has been noted, for example, for instance, in fact, indeed, in any event,

 

Time

 

meanwhile, at length, soon,  in the meantime, afterward, later, now, in the past