Mastering Transitional Expressions

This video tutorial from the Royal Roads University Writing Center focuses on the use of transitional expressions in academic writing. It explains how transitions help improve the flow and logic of writing by establishing connections between ideas. The tutorial covers different types of transitional expressions, such as those indicating time, addition, and cause and effect, and provides examples to illustrate their use. It also offers guidance on selecting the right transition to enhance clarity and coherence in writing. The video concludes with resources for further learning.

What is the primary purpose of using transitional expressions in academic writing?

• To improve the logical flow and connections

• To confuse the reader

• To increase the word count

• To complicate the sentence structure

Which of the following is NOT a type of transitional expression?

• Contrast

• Addition

• Color

• Cause and effect

Transitional expressions can connect ideas within:

• Only paragraphs

• Only sentences

• Sentences, paragraphs, and sections

• None of the above

Which transitional expression indicates a contrast?

• And also

• However

• Consequently

• Because

Which of the following is a correct use of the transitional expression 'however'?

• To emphasize a point

• To show addition

• To indicate a contrast

• To demonstrate cause and effect

What is the logical connection between an earthquake causing damage and communities being evacuated?

• Addition

• Emphasis

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

Which transition best demonstrates a consequential connection?

• As a result

• Moreover

• Consequently

• Similarly

What should transitions tell the reader in academic writing?

• To focus only on examples

• To skip to the next section

• How to process the information presented

• To ignore the information

What is the first step in using transitional expressions effectively?

• Writing a summary

• Checking grammar

• Identifying the logical connection

• Selecting a transition

Where can one find more resources to improve academic writing?

• Cooking websites

• Entertainment magazines

• Fiction books

• Writing Center website