Linking words and phrases

Sequence Cause Emphasis

First, firstly, second, secondly, For Undoubtedly
third, thirdly because Indeed
next, last, finally since Obviously
in addition, moreover as Generally
furthermore because of Admittedly
also to cause In theory/fact
In conclusion, to summarise Particularly
Effect Especially
The first So Clearly
The/a second. as a result
One.. as a consequence
Another .. therefore
An additional. thus
Addition consequently
In addition hence
Furthermore to result from
Also due to
and as a result/consequence of
as well as to result in
to affect

Comparison Contrast Example

Similarly However For example
Likewise Nevertheless For instance
Also Nonetheless That is
Too Still Such as
as Although, Even though, Including
just as though Namely
and but
like yet
just like Despite , In spite of
similar to In contrast, In comparison
be similar to/ the same as While, whereas
be alike On the other hand
not onlybut also On the contrary
to compare to/with But

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Quick Tips/linking words February 2007
Reporting words
These words are useful for integrating references into your writing.

Suggest(s) (that) Maintain(s) (that)

Argue(s) (that) Found (that)
According (to) Promote(s)
Outline(s) Establish(ed) (by)
Focus(es) on Asserts (that)
Define(s) Show(s)
Conclude(s) (that) Claim(s) (that)
State(s) Report(s)
Mention(s) Address(es)

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Quick Tips/linking words February 2007