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Linking phrases
Linking phrases and words are used to make your train of thought clear. Here are some examples of those: Beginning: To begin with . . . Let us begin by looking at the advantages of . . . In this chapter/section/essay, I shall discuss/describe . . . [In this essay, . . . will be described] One of the most important aspects of . . . In short, the main factor here is . . . Moving on: First, . . . Second(ly), . . . Third(ly), . . . The next step is . . . A second/third dimension of this concept is . . .
Another example/ problem/aspect/factor is . . . This also suggests that . . . The result of this situation is . . . On the one hand . . . On the other hand . . . Giving examples or evidence: As far as . . . is concerned . . . If . . . is to be taken seriously . . . If we look at . . . more closely . . . This last example suggests that . . . If we return for a moment to the subject of . . . One particularly striking aspect of . . . is . . . For example, . . . For instance, . . . Consequently, . . . In the same way, . . . Showing another angle: It is important to contrast . . . On the other hand . . . Meanwhile, . . . By contrast, . . . However, . . . Nevertheless, . . . Hence . . . In addition, . . . In contrast to this, . . . Furthermore, . . . Conversely, . . . Although, . . . Keeping the structure clear: So far, I have concentrated on . . . But another point must also be considered . . . It must be kept in mind that . . . Turning next to . . . Two more questions remain . . . The question remains, does . . . Apart from this/these, other factors must be taken into account . . . As I pointed out above/in Chapter one, . . . The previous section concerned . . . Next, . . . Whether or not we sympathise with/dislike the idea of . . . the fact remains . . . There is, however, another vital element in the discussion about . . . Coming to the end: To sum up, . . . In conclusion, . . . To conclude, . . . In this essay, I have looked at, . . .
Finally, . . . In trying to examine the many aspects, . . . Thus, . . . One final and important point, . . . If we now summarise, . . . In my view, the central issue is . . . There are many more phrases like these. You could try keeping a list of your own. Writing in the third person If you have to write everything in the 'third person,' mark the phrases which help you to do this such as: This essay has examined instead of: In this essay, I have examined. Try to remember that academic writing is only a tradition. You may feel that what you have written is no longer your own voice, and indeed in a way it is not. However, writing in this way is like obeying the rules of a club which you have joined. The most important thing is your ideas.