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| Using linking words for text construction
Using linking words for text construction
Using limking words for text
construction
Before the writing stage the relationship between the various ideas and
different arguments should be indicated on the mind map. Here is a list of
linking devices to choose from.
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Purpose
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Linking words
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Contrast and comparison
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While, whereas, in contrast, however, but, (al)though
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Reference
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Both/neither, all/none
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Beginning
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First(ly), to begin with, as a start, in the first place
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Addition
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Second(ly), moreover, in addition, besides, furthermore, not only
that,but..., what is more
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Example
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For instance, for example, such as
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Paraphrase
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In other words, that is to say, to put it another way
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Concession
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Although, nevertheless, still, yet, in spite of, however, on the
contrary
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Consequence
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As a result, consequently, so, because of, so that, as a
consequence
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Dominance
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Above all, most important of all, best/worst of all, last but not
least
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Conclusion
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On the whole, in conclusion, to sump up, in all, in short
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In the final stage it might be helpful to look at the mind map again and
see which purpose your argumente serve. Finally, to structure your text use
paragraphs, and remember to use appropriate linking words.
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