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

2. 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!

3. **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.**

4. **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**

5. 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**

6. 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**

7. **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**