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This vocabulary talks about signposting. Signposting is helpful in creating a connection between the sentences and gives a soft flow which makes your audiences/readers interested. Signposting means using phrases and words to guide the reader through the content of your essay/dissertation.
There are two main types of signposting: introductions, conclusions and outlining main arguments/
the direction of the argument in paragraphs/opening phrases. connecting words help guide the reader through the argument by linking ideas, sentences and paragraphs.
To add more ideas: again, furthermore, in addition, moreover
To compare or contrast ideas: alternatively, contrastingly, conversely, whereas
To prove something: evidently, for this reason, because, inevitably
To show exceptions: however, nevertheless, yet, in spite of
To repeat or refer back to something: as has been mentioned/noted…/As previously
discussed
To show that you will include something later: this will be discussed in detail later
To emphasise something: definitely, obviously, inevitably, undeniably
To give an example: for instance, in this case, in particular, notably
To show the order of things: previously, following this, initially, subsequently, finally
In contrast इसके विपरीत
accordingly तदनुसार
additionally इसके अतिरिक्त
as a result नतीजतन
consequently इसके फलस्वरूप
for example – e.g. उदाहरण के लिए
for instance उदाहरण के लिए
furthermore और भी
hence अत:
however तथापि
in addition इसके साथ – साथ
in brief संक्षेप में
in conclusion निष्कर्ष के तौर पर
in fact असल में
in other words दूसरे शब्दों में
in the meantime इस बीच में
in short संक्षेप में
meanwhile इस दौरान
moreover अतिरिक्त
naturally प्राकृतिक रूप से
nevertheless फिर भी
nonetheless फिर भी
obviously जाहिर है
on the contrary इसके विपरीत
so इसलिए
that is (to say) – i.e. अर्थात्
therefore इसलिये
thus इस प्रकार
to summarise संक्षिप्त करना
to sum up सारांश में
yet अभी तक
The aim of this study is to ….
The purpose of this thesis is to….
This essay argues that ….
The main questions addressed in this paper are ….
This essay critically examines….
The above discussion raises some interesting questions.
This paper begins by …. It will then go on to …. Finally, ….
This chapter reviews the literature ….
In conclusion, ….
Examples of linking words and phrases:
Listing:
first(ly), … / second(ly), … / finally, … /
Indicating addition or similarity:
also, … / besides, … / in addition, … / furthermore, … / as well / similarly, …
Indicating contrast:
however, … / nevertheless, … / on the other hand, … /
Giving a reason:
for this reason, … / because … / because of …/ due to …
Indicating result or consequence:
therefore, … / thus, … / as a result, … / consequently, …
Reformulating an idea:
in other words, … / to put it simply, … / that is …
Exemplifying:
for example, … / for instance, … / to exemplify, …
Highlighting or emphasising a
point
Importantly, …
Indeed, …
In fact, …
More importantly, …
Furthermore, …
Moreover, …
It is also important to highlight …
Changing direction or creating a comparison
However, …
Rather, …
In contrast, …
Conversely, …
On one hand, …
On the other hand, …
In comparison, …
Compared to …
Another point to consider is …
Adding a similar point
Similarly, …
Likewise, …
Again, …
Also, …
Summarising
Finally, …
Lastly, …
In conclusion, …
To summarise, …
In summary, …
Overall, …
The three main points are …
Being more specific
In particular, …
In relation to …
More specifically, …
With respect to …
In terms of …
Giving an example
For instance, …
For example, …
this can be illustrated by …
…, namely, …
…, such as …
Acknowledging something and moving to a different point
Although …
Even though …
Despite …
Notwithstanding …
Following a line of reasoning
Therefore, …
Subsequently, …
Hence …
Consequently, …
Accordingly, …
As a result, …
As a consequence, …
To this end, …
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