How to begin a new paragraph. Useful linking words and phrases.
Include linking words and phrases at the start of each new paragraph. Doing so helps to link what you have said in the previous paragraph to what you are about to say in your new paragraph.
These link words and phrases are often referred to as signposts. This is because they help to indicate to the reader when one point ends and other begins, as well as the relationship between each point.
Used with care and consistency they can help to guide examiners and tutors through your essay. As well as bolster the impression of a coherent, flowing and logical piece of work.
Useful linking words and phrases that can be used at the start of new paragraphs:
A contrary explanation is that, …
Although, …
As a consequence, …
As a result, …
As we have seen, …
At the same time, …
Accordingly, …
An equally significant aspect of…
Another, significant factor in…
Before considering X it is important to note Y
By the same token, …
But we should also consider, …
Despite these criticisms, …it’s popularity remains high.
Certainly, there is no shortage of disagreement within…
Consequently, …
Correspondingly, …
Conversely, …
Chaytor, … in particular, has focused on the
Despite this, …
Despite these criticisms, … the popularity of X remains largely undiminished.
Each of these theoretical positions make an important contribution to our understanding of, …
Evidence for in support of this position, can be found in…,
Evidently,
For this reason, …
For these reasons, …
Furthermore, …
Given, the current high profile debate with regard to, …it is quite surprising that …
Given, the advantages of … outlined in the previous paragraph, …it is quite predictable that …
However, …
Having considered X, it is also reasonable to look at …
Hence, …
In addition to, …
In contrast, …
In this way, …
In this manner, …
In the final analysis, …
In short, …
Indeed, …
It can be seen from the above analysis that, …
It could also be said that, …
It is however, important to note the limitations of…
It is important however not to assume the applicability of, …in all cases.
It is important however not to overemphasis the strengths of …
In the face of such criticism, proponents of, …have responded in a number of ways.
Moreover, …
Notwithstanding such criticism, ….it’s popularity remains largely undiminished.
Notwithstanding these limitations, ….it worth remains in a number of situations.
Noting the compelling nature of this new evidence, …has suggested that.
Nevertheless, …remains a growing problem.
Nonetheless, the number of, …has continued to expand at an exponential rate.
Despite these criticisms, …it’s popularity remains high.
On the other hand, critics of, …point to its blindness, with respect to.
Of central concern therefore to, …sociologists is explaining how societal processes and institutions…
Proponents of…, have also suggested that…
Subsequently, …
Similarly, …
The sentiment expressed in the quotation, embodies the view that, …
This interpretation of, … has not been without it’s detractors however.
This approach is similar to the, …. position
This critique, unfortunately, implies a singular cause of, …
This point is also sustained by the work of, …
Thirdly, …
This counter argument is supported by evidence from, …
The use of the term, …
Therefore, …
There appears then to be an acceleration in the growth of
There is also, however, a further point to be considered.
These technological developments have greatly increased the growth in, …
Thus, …
To be able to understand, …
Undoubtedly, …
While such failures must not be discounted, … there were in comparison small, when compared
Whilst the discussion in the preceding paragraph, …
Whether crime rates were actually lower at this time continues to be a matter of debate. Evidence from…
There are an almost limitless number of linking phrases and words one can use. What is important is that they complement the style of your writing and clearly link the start of each new paragraph, with the preceding paragraph.
Use these examples to arouse your creativity.
Finally, remember to succinctly, identify the key paragraphs and/or sections of your essay during your introductory paragraph. Then restate them along side an unambiguous position in your concluding paragraph. Again this will help to communicate a clear and understandable progression and structure, to those who read or mark your essay.
Best wishes.
S J Tonge.
These have been really helpful and will make my assignment read much better.
Thankyou
Thank you, for your kind comment, Debbie.
Much appreciated. I’m glad the article was useful to you.
Kind regards,
Sarah.
thankyou this will really help me with my school work
Your very welcome, Emily.
It’s really nice of you to leave a comment.
Kind regards,
Sarah.
Thank you for this article,it was a great help. really opened my eyes to what types of words and phrases i can use to link paragraphs.
Much appreciated
Ayman.
You’re very welcome, Ayman
Thank you for your message.
Kind regards,
Sarah.
Hi Sarah,
A fantastic arsonal of words, these fitted great with my degree assignment and made the whole piece read much more fluidly.
Many Thanks
Simon
Tnks so much for your help,Simon.It was really helpfull,towards my Essay.
this has been so helpful ..thank you, i don’t suppose you would know any websites that give the same kind of examples when doing a literature review??
let me know
Hi, Claudio.
My understanding is that these examples could be used in most student essays including a literature review.
I quickly found the following resource just to remind myself what a literature review was:
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/library/skills/Advice/Literature%20review.pdf
But if I’ve misunderstood your question please do let me know either here or at the following email address:
admin @ essayzone .co.uk
Best, wishes,
Sarah.
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Ah, thanks a lot. My essays are pretty boring and this helped me a lot. Cheers for spending your time helping poor folk like me who have no fluency what so ever!
Thank you so much for this article, it was a really great help to me for my studies.
Kind Regards: Parham
Thanks, these have been a great help in improving my essays and reports. They are sounding much more professional.
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God send, very helpful article.
Regards,
Cleo
Thank you so much, really helped me revise for my student exams where i have to write two or three essays quickly
cheers real helpful stuff!!!
Now I can crack on with this essay which is due tomorrow
A real, real help for my written paper! Thank you:X