Transition Words For Research 2021

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5 Transition Words and Phrases Commonly Used In Research Papers
In Research Writing, transitional words and phrases provide the glue
that holds ideas together. They provide coherence (that hanging together,
making sense as a whole) by helping the reader to understand the
relationship between ideas. They also act as signposts that help the reader
follow the movement of the discussion. Transitional expressions, then, can be
used between sentences, between paragraphs, or between entire sections
of a thesis or dissertation to make the research report more scholarly.
Agreement / Addition / Similarity
The transitional devices like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information,
reinforce ideas , and express agreement with preceding material.
in the first place
not only ... but
also
as a matter of
fact
in like manner
in addition
coupled with
in the same
fashion / way
first, second,
third
in the light of
not to mention
to say nothing
of
equally
important
by the same
token
again
to
and
also
then
equally
identically
uniquely
like
as
too
moreover
as well as
together with
of course
likewise
comparatively
correspondingly
similarly
furthermore
additionally
Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction
Transition words like but, rather and or, express that there is
evidence to the contrary or point out alternatives, and thus
introduce a change the line of reasoning (contrast).
although this
may be true
in contrast
different from
of course ..., but
on the other
hand
on the contrary
at the same
time
in spite of
even so /
though
be that as it
may
then again
above all
in reality
after all
but
(and) still
unlike
or
(and) yet
while
albeit
besides
although
instead
whereas
despite
conversely
otherwise
however
rather
nevertheless
regardless
notwithstanding
Examples / Support / Emphasis
These transitional devices (like especially) are used to
introduce examples as support, to indicate importance or as
an illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader.
in other words
to put it
differently
for one thing
as an illustration
in this case
for this reason
to put it another
way
that is to say
with attention
to
by all means
important to
realize
another key
point
first thing to
remember
most
compelling
evidence
must be
remembered
point often
overlooked
to point out
on the positive /
negative side
with this in mind
notably
including
like
to be sure
namely
chiefly
truly
indeed
certainly
surely
markedly
especially
specifically
expressively
surprisingly
frequently
significantly
in fact
in general
in particular
in detail
for example
for instance
to demonstrate
to emphasize
to repeat
to clarify
to explain
to enumerate
such as
Cause / Condition / Purpose
These transitional words present specific conditions or
intentions.
in the event
that
granted (that)
as / so long as
on (the)
condition (that)
for the purpose
of
with this
intention
with this in mind
in the hope that
to the end that

for fear that
in order to
seeing / being
that
in view of
If... then
unless
when
whenever
since
while
because of
as
since
while
lest
in case
provided that
given that
only / even if
so that
so as to
owing to
inasmuch as
due to
Effect / Consequence / Result
Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly,
consequently, therefore, henceforth) are time words that are
used to show that after a particular time there was a

consequence or an effect.
Note that for and because are placed before the
cause/reason. The other devices are placed before the
consequences or effects.
as a result
under those
circumstances
in that case
for this reason
for
thus
because the
then
hence
consequently
therefore
thereupon
forthwith
accordingly
henceforth
Conclusion / Summary / Restatement
These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize
and/or restate ideas, or a indicate a final general statement.
Also some words (like therefore) from the Effect / Consequence
category can be used to summarize.
as can be seen
generally
speaking
in the final
analysis
all things
considered
as shown
above
in the long run
given these
points
as has been
noted
in a word
for the most
part
after all
in fact
in summary
in conclusion
in short
in brief
in essence
to summarize
on balance
altogether
overall
ordinarily
usually
by and large
to sum up
on the whole
in any event
in either case
all in all
Time / Chronology / Sequence
These transitional words (like finally) have the function of
limiting, restricting, and defining time. They can be used either
alone or as part of adverbial expressions.
at the present
time
from time to
time
sooner or later
at the same
time
up to the
present time
to begin with
in due time
until now
as soon as
in the
meantime
in a moment
without delay
in the first place
all of a sudden
at this instant
immediately
quickly
finally
after
later
last
until
since
then
before
hence
since
when
once
about
next
now
formerly
suddenly
shortly
henceforth
whenever
eventually
meanwhile
further
during
first, second
in time
prior to
forthwith
straightaway
instantly
presently
occasionally
Many transition words in the time category (consequently; first,
second, third; further; hence; henceforth; since; then, when;
and whenever) have other uses.
Except for the numbers (first, second, third) and further they
add a meaning of time in expressing conditions, qualifications,
or reasons. The numbers are also used to add information or list
examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as well
as added time.
Space / Location / Place
These transition words are often used as part of adverbial
expressions and have the function to restrict, limit or qualify
space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Time
category and can be used to describe spatial order or spatial
reference.
in the middle
to the left/right
in front of
on this side
in the distance
here and there
in the
foreground
in the
background
in the center of
adjacent to
opposite to
here
there
next
where
from
over
near
under
further
beyond
nearby
wherever
around
between
before
alongside
amid
among
beneath
beside
behind
across
Being a true leader is the one who has the courage to lead his/ her associates.
The one who puts more efforts than his/her members.

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4.

5 Transition Words and Phrases Commonly Used In Research Papers

In Research Writing, transitional words and phrases provide the glue

making sense as a whole) by helping the reader to understand the

follow the movement of the discussion. Transitional expressions, then, can be

used between sentences, between paragraphs, or between entire sections

of a thesis or dissertation to make the research report more scholarly.

Agreement / Addition / Similarity

reinforce ideas , and express agreement with preceding material.

in the first place

not only ... but

Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

evidence to the contrary or point out alternatives, and thus

introduce a change the line of reasoning (contrast).

of course ..., but

Examples / Support / Emphasis

These transitional devices (like especially) are used to

introduce examples as support, to indicate importance or as

an illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader.

for one thing

for this reason

with this in mind

Cause / Condition / Purpose

These transitional words present specific conditions or

for the purpose

with this in mind

in the hope that

to the end that

Effect / Consequence / Result

Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly,

consequently, therefore, henceforth) are time words that are

used to show that after a particular time there was a

Note that for and because are placed before the

cause/reason. The other devices are placed before the

for this reason

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize

and/or restate ideas, or a indicate a final general statement.

Also some words (like therefore) from the Effect / Consequence

category can be used to summarize.

in the long run

for the most

Time / Chronology / Sequence

These transitional words (like finally) have the function of

limiting, restricting, and defining time. They can be used either

alone or as part of adverbial expressions.

in the first place

Many transition words in the time category (consequently; first,

second, third; further; hence; henceforth; since; then, when;

and whenever) have other uses.

add a meaning of time in expressing conditions, qualifications,

or reasons. The numbers are also used to add information or list

examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as well

Space / Location / Place

These transition words are often used as part of adverbial

expressions and have the function to restrict, limit or qualify

space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Time

category and can be used to describe spatial order or spatial

here and there

The one who puts more efforts than his/her members.

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