Linking words

• Between paragraphs: similarly, additionally, next,

another example, as well, furthermore, another, firstly,
secondly, thirdly, finally, and so on.
• When exploring cause and effect: consequently, as a
result, therefore, outcomes included, results indicated,
and so on.
• When comparing and contrasting ideas: on the other
hand, by contrast, similarly, in a similar way, conversely,
alternatively, and so on.
• When exploring outcomes: outcomes included,
identified problems included, other concerns were
overcome by, and so on.