The following transitional words are the most commonly-used words in writing a research paper. Making a compilation helps me do my work fast. Transitional words are useful in connecting our ideas better. The meaning of each transitional word depends on the context so check the meaning first and how the word is used properly.
Useful Research Transition Words When:
1. you want to refer to the idea that you previously stated, instead of using the word this all the time, you can use the following:
the aforesaid the aforementioned the previously mentioned
the aforenamed the forenamed the aforestated
The above-mentioned the said the foregoing
2. you want to say you have another point, instead of using another, you can also use the following:
other in addition also besides
3. you want to say something is due to something, you can say:
Is the result of as a result of because linked to
4. you want to replace the phrase as stated in, use:
as stated by according to in line with
as maintained by as reported by
5. you want to say an example of something say:
for example for instance specifically particularly
such as as an illustration to illustrate to demonstrate
consider a case in point to take a case in point
6. you think you are overusing the conjunction in which, replace it with:
where wherein in which part
7. you are doubtful to use etc.and so forth because you think they are not appropriate, use:
and others and the rest
However, most articles I’ve read recommend completing your list instead.
8. you want to wrap up your points or summarize use:
in sum to sum up to conclude in conclusion
in short in brief in essence succinctly
9. you want to say the author recommends something, use:
advise advocate propose exhort confirm implore
encourage urge
10. you want to show contradiction, use:
however nonetheless nevertheless yet
conversely notwithstanding on the other hand
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