on the other hand, however , by contrast, similarly, in addition

We are now writing paragrpahs using transition words that either signal the reader how the next sentence will relate to what you just said (beginning of sentence), or will help your reader follow your meaning or logic (middle of sentence).

Using transitional words and phrases
helps papers read more smoothly, and at the same time allows the reader to flow more smoothly from one point to the next.

Transitions enhance logical organization and understandability
and improve the connections between thoughts. They indicate relations,
whether within a sentence, paragraph, or paper.

This list illustrates categories of "relationships" between ideas,followed by words and phrases that can make the connections:


Here is a great website with transitional words and phrases:

http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr6.htm