Putting your ideas in the right order

Words that help put your ideas in order

• firstly, then , so far, secondly, in the end, next, eventually, subsequently, at last, at lenght, afterwords

Words for exceptions

• only, if, unless, except (for), save for

Making points and giving examples

Words to use to argue and make points

• consequently, tnus, so, as a result, because, as, hence, theretore, since, until, wnenever, accordingly, as long as
  

Words to help you give examples

• for example, for instance, such as, take the case of, thus, as (evidence), to show that, as revealed by
  

Words for extra points or ideas

• and, too, what is more, also, furthermore, and then, again, moreover, as well as, in addition
  

Words which help you emphasise points

• above all, in particular, notably, specifically, indeed, more important, especially, in fact

Being persuasive and analytical

Words to persuade

• of course, naturally, obviously, clearly, certainly, surely, evidently

Words to help you show an opinion or analyse

• it would seem, to suggest, one might conclude/propose/deduce/imply/say/ consider

Comparing and contrasting

Words to make a contrast or show what is different

• but , nevertheless, alternatively, despite this, on the contrary, however, yet , the opposite, instead, whereas, to turn to , although, still, on the other hand
  

Words to compare things or show what is the same

• equally, in the same way, as with, likewise, similarly, compared with, an equivalent

Essay endings

Words to sum up or end with

• in brief, in summary, throughout, in all, on the whole, to sum up, overall , finally, to conclude, to recap, in the end

Paragraphing

Paragraphs are necessary to give the readers a rest and help them to follow the writer's meaning.

• Paragraphs are groups of sentences connected by the same topic. Each paragraph carries a main idea.
  
• The main sentence of a paragraph is often found at the beginning and it is called a topic sentence.

For example:

• Successful students plan their revision in each subject.
• They plan how much time they have available and then try to cover a number of areas in each Subject.

• Any paragraphs following the first paragraph will need to begin on a new line.
• You can link your paragraphs together skilfully by using the connecting words found in the boxes on this page.