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Transition signals are connecting words or phrases that act like bridges between parts of your writing. They link your sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas. Transition signals act like signposts to indicate to the reader the order and flow of your writing and ideas.

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Transsig

Transition signals are connecting words or phrases that act like bridges between parts of your writing. They link your sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas. Transition signals act like signposts to indicate to the reader the order and flow of your writing and ideas.

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Transition Signals

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What are Transition Signals?


Transition signals are connecting words or phrases that act like bridges between parts of your writing. They link your sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas.
Transition signals act like signposts to indicate to the reader the order and flow of your writing and ideas. They strengthen the internal cohesion of your writing. Using transitions makes it easier for the reader to follow your ideas. They help carry over a thought from one sentence to another, from one paragraph to another, or from one idea to another. There are several types of transition signals. Some lead your reader forward and imply the building of an idea or thought, while others make your reader compare ideas or draw conclusions from the preceding thoughts. Examples (Transitions are underlined!) During the early twentieth century, in addition to industrialisation, urban growth and technological development, Australian society was experiencing a transformation of the domestic ideal. At this time, families were subject to an increasing array of government and professional programs and advice aiming to manage and regulate family life. Some of these programs were designed to counter social change, others were designed to engineer them; but they each heralded a growing expert encroachment into the private sphere. Intervention and influence took three forms. Firstly, techniques designed to maximise efficiency were introduced into the home and scientific principles were applied to its design. In addition, housework and parenting methods were scrutinised and subject to unprecedented standards. Secondly, all aspects of reproduction attracted increasing intervention from government and the medical profession. Thirdly, state, professional and philanthropic groups began to usurp the parental role within the family through instruction and policy. Ultimately, the development of modern social ideals brought regulation, intervention and ever-increasing unrealistic standards. The following words and phrases can be used to indicate transitions and to cue your reader about how ideas are logically connected in your writing. l To indicate sequence or order first, second, third meanwhile simultaneously l To introduce an example for example take the case of next, last, finally followed by concurrently for instance to demonstrate first of all at this point and then in this case to illustrate next, before, after previously, subsequently at this time on this occasion

l To logically divide an idea l To indicate time

first, second, third

first, next, finally

immediately finally, after a few hours before, after

thereafter then, later at that time

formerly soon prior to

previously during at this point

l To compare

similarly like, just like balanced against

likewise conversely

whereas by comparison

similar to while

l To contrast

in contrast a different view is

on the contrary differing from besides furthermore and then on the other hand nevertheless one could also say for instance to illustrate on the whole thus in conclusion hence

however unlike also moreover finally instead despite in spite of

on the other hand balanced against It could also be said further additionally in contrast even though alternatively

l To introduce an additional idea

in addition another nor

l To introduce an opposite idea or show exception

however whereas while

l To give an example

for example take the case of

in this case

to demonstrate

l To summarise or conclude

in brief in other words in summary as shown

summing up consequently to summarise ultimately

therefore as a result to conclude finally

Prepared by The Learning Centre, The University of New South Wales 2010. This Guide may be distributed for educational purposes and adapted with proper acknowledgement. Email: [email protected]

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