Transition Signals in Academic Writing, Video #2: Types of Transition Signal

There are many types of transition signal, to show: addition, comparison, contrast, concession, cause, effect, example, alternative, clarification, generalisation, chronological order, order of importance, emphasis and conclusion. This video looks in detail at these different types, with many example sentences to show how they are used. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Intro + recap of video #1 01:16 Types of transition signal (overview) 01:58 Addition transitions 03:04 Comparison transitions 04:33 Contrast transitions 05:33 Concession transitions 06:29 Cause and Effect transitions 09:27 Example transitions 10:16 Alternative transitions 11:02 Clarification transitions 11:42 Generalisation transitions 12:18 Chronological order transitions 13:23 Order of importance transitions 14:03 Emphasis transitions 14:32 Conclusion transitions 15:18 Conclusion ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Video created using VideoScribe software [affiliate link]: https://tidd.ly/37VdIB7 Transition signals - also called linkers, linking devices, discourse connectors or cohesive devices - are words or phrases used in writing or speaking to help the reader understand the links between ideas. They can be categorised into many types, as follows. - Addition: to introduce a new idea (e.g. In addition, Moreover) - Comparison: to show how things are the same or similar (e.g. Similarly, just as) - Contrast: to show how things are different (e.g. In contrast, while) - Concession: to show an unexpected result (e.g. Nevertheless, although, despite) - Cause: to show the reason (e.g. As a result of, so) - Effect: to show the result (e.g. As a result, Hence) - Example: to give examples (e.g. For example, such as) - Alternative: to give alternative ideas or choices (e.g. Alternatively, rather than) - Clarification: to clarify (e.g. That is, In other words, i.e.) - Generalisation: to make a general statement (e.g. In general, on the whole, usually) - Chronological order: to show changes or order in time (e.g. First, Next, After that) - Order of importance: to rank according to importance (e.g. Above all, the most important) - Emphasis: to stress (Indeed, In fact) - Conclusion: to summarise or conclude (In conclusion, To summarise) For more information on this topic, see: https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing/cohesion/transitions/ If you like these videos, consider supporting my work on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/eapfoundation/. You can get early access to videos as well as additional resources for English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Other useful links: https://www.eapfoundation.com/ (EAPFoundation.com website home page) https://www.linkedin.com/company/eapfoundation (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/eapfoundation (Facebook) BMJ text on e-cigarette use is available here: https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/30/1/8 Glacier image comes from freepik.com, created by katemangostar