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Good Transition Words in a College Essay

Hey everyone! I'm working on an essay for one of my college applications, and I'm struggling with making my writing flow smoothly. What are some good transition words or phrases I can use to improve my essay?

a year ago

Hello! It's great that you want to improve the flow of your essay. Transition words and phrases can undoubtedly help with that. Here's a list of some commonly used transition words and phrases, organized by their purpose:

To add information:

- Additionally

- Furthermore

- Moreover

- In addition

- Also

To provide an example:

- For example

- For instance

- In particular

- Specifically

- As an illustration

To compare and contrast:

- However

- On the other hand

- In contrast

- Similarly

- Yet

To show cause and effect:

- Therefore

- Consequently

- As a result

- Thus

- Hence

To emphasize a point:

- Indeed

- In fact

- Importantly

- Significantly

- Undoubtedly

To show progression or sequencing:

- Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly (or First, Second, Third)

- Next

- Meanwhile

- Then

- Finally

To summarize or conclude:

- In conclusion

- In summary

- To recap

- All in all

- Ultimately

While incorporating these transitions into your essay, it's crucial to ensure that they fit naturally within the context and add clarity to your writing. Don't overdo it; use them sparingly to enhance your essay. Good luck with your application!

a year ago

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