Words and phrases can control and order the logic within a paragraph's argument. You can link ideas using words that show a logical relationship: therefore, however, but, consequently, thus, even so, conversely, nevertheless, moreover, in addition, and many more. Whatever its form, an intra-paragraph transition should be unobtrusive, shifting readers easily from one topic to the next. Some lists of possible words to use in this way are presented below.
Words and phrases for developing cohesion
Words and phrases can control and order the logic within a paragraph's argument. A list of possible words to use in this way is presented below.
To list, or show 'time' relationships
Time relationships| First/second/third etc. | Previously | Now |
| After that | Last/finally | Afterwards |
| When | Next/My next point | Meanwhile |
| Before | Presently or currently | Earlier |
| Contemporaneously | Prior to ... | Beyond X ... |
To add information
Adding information| Furthermore | In addition | As well |
| Moreover | Also | Similarly |
| Another reason/ factor/ point is | Besides | Additionally |
To show a logical relationship
Logical relationships| So | Since this is so | Therefore |
| Consequently | Hence | Due to |
| Thus | Because of this | As a result... |
| It follows then | For | If X is the case, then it follows that ... |
To draw a 'conclusion'
Conclusive language| In summary | To summarise | It can be concluded that |
| It can be inferred that | In conclusion | To sum up |
| This implies/suggests/indicates/shows/establishes/demonstrates | Ultimately, ... | Overall |
To clarify a previously stated idea
Clarifying ideas| In other words (Or simply restate the idea in a different way) | By this I mean | That is |
| Put succinctly | To put this another way | In effect |
To introduce a 'contrasting' or 'qualifying' idea
Contrasting ideas| In contrast | Conversely | But |
| Although | Even so | On the other hand |
| Alternatively | However | Nevertheless |
| Yet | Whereas ... (then contrast) | Unlike |
To provide an 'example'
Providing examples| For example | For instance | To illustrate |
| ..., including | ..., such as | One explanation for this is... |