Transitions
Transitions can also be called a “signal words”. They serve as cues to the reader that you are changing paragraphs or ideas. In most pieces of writing, a transition needs to be placed in the first sentence of each paragraph. This signals that you are moving on to the next point in your thesis. Here are some common transition words:
Sequence or Addition
Again, also, and, besides, finally, first…second…third, furthermore, in addition, last, moreover, next, one…another, still, too
Time
Afterward, as soon as, at first, at the same time, before, earlier, eventually, finally, immediately, in the meantime, later, meanwhile, next, now, simultaneously, since, soon, subsequently, then, until
Comparison
Also, likewise, in comparison, in the same way, similarly
Contrast
Although, but, conversely, despite, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the one hand…, on the other hand…, still, whereas, yet
Examples
For example, for instance, in fact, namely, specifically, that is, thus
Conclusion or Summary
As a result, in conclusion, in short, in summary, therefore, thus
Cause and Effect
As a result, because, consequently, since, so, then, therefore