EL 1204 ESSAY, REPORTS AND JOURNALS

Verbs of Attribution

Linking words for use in academic essays To order and add further arguments or add emphasis … also, as well as, moreover, further, furthermore, in addition, additionally, firstly, secondly, thirdly, next, lastly, finally

To show importance …most importantly, above all, primarily, the most significant reason/factor/ argument

To make comparisons or highlight similarities...similarly, likewise, in the same way, equally, also, correspondingly

To show contrast or highlight differences...although, however, on the contrary, conversely, otherwise, yet, but, even so, despite, whereas, nevertheless notwithstanding, in contrast to this

To provide reasons/causes...the reason for this is, because, since, so that, this is due to, the cause of this is

To explain results/effects... consequently, as a result, hence, therefore, thus, inevitably, so, leads to, causes

To provide examples/clear explanations...for example, for instance, such as, by way of illustration, in other words, to put it another way

To draw conclusions...as has been discussed, in brief, in short, to summarise, to sum up, consequently, therefore, in conclusion

Essay, Report and Journal Essays, reports and reflective journal writing are the most common forms of writing you’re likely to experience as a student, so it’s useful to see how each differs. Purpose Topic Audience Format Style Assessment