Using Transitions Correctly First, there are rules. Next, they get boring. Consequently, using the wrong transitions confuses the reader.

Use transitions that indicate the relationship between ideas! Rules Transitional words or expressions should be used At the beginning of paragraphs to link big ideas Within the paragraph to connect explanations Use transitions that indicate the relationship between ideas!

**These are used more in narrative writing.** The When and the Where To show relationships of time: Afterward, before, meanwhile, later, until, soon, during To show relationships of place: Here, there, elsewhere, beyond, opposite, behind **These are used more in narrative writing.**

**These are “big idea” transitional words and expressions** Making Your Point To add an idea to your point: Furthermore, next, besides, in addition, also, moreover To compare ideas that are similar: Likewise, similarly, also, too, in a like manner **These are “big idea” transitional words and expressions**

Making Your Point Better To give examples of your point: For example, for instance, such as, specifically To add emphasis to your point: In particular, most importantly, chiefly, indeed To show the results of your argument: Consequently, hence, therefore, accordingly, as a result, thus **These are transitional words to use to connect ideas within a paragraph**

To Acknowledge the Opposition To concede and idea: Although, of course, admittedly, true, granted To contrast ideas that are different: However, yet, nevertheless, on the other hand, but **Use these in a counter argument and SPARINGLY within paragraphs to make your ideas stronger**

**Use these to end your writings effectively** Wrap It Up To summarize: To sum up, in other words, in brief, in short **Use these at the end of body paragraphs to re-illustrate your points** To conclude: In conclusion, to conclude, overall **Use these to end your writings effectively**