Types of Transition Words

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What do effect transitions indicate?

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a result or logical outcome. Common examples include therefore, for this reason, as a result, etc.

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What do continuation transitions indicate?

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presenting a new idea that does not go against the previous idea. Common examples include in addition, moreover, likewise, etc.

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What do time & process transitions indicate?

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a shift in time or a step in a process. Common examples include currently, increasingly, subsequently, next, etc.

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What do contrast transitions indicate?

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disagreeing or presenting an opposing idea. Common examples include however, nevertheless, by contrast, etc.

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What do illustration & emphasis transitions indicate?

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supporting or emphasizing a previous idea with an example, detail, or further explanation. Common examples include for instance, indeed, in fact, etc.

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What do conclusion & summarization transitions indicate?

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restating a point or presenting a conclusion to an argument. Common examples include in other words, overall, ultimately, etc.