Following is the list of connectors and cohesive devices used to enhance your coherence and cohesion
| Listing |
| firstly, secondly, thirdly |
| first, furthermore, finally |
| to begin, to conclude |
| next |
| Giving examples |
| for example |
| for instance |
| as follows: |
| that is |
| in this case |
| namely |
| in other words |
| Generalising |
| in general |
| generally |
| on the whole |
| as a rule |
| for the most part |
| in most cases |
| usually |
| Reinforcement |
| also |
| furthermore |
| moreover |
| what is more |
| in addition |
| besides |
| above all |
| as well (as) |
| in the same way |
| not only … but also |
| Result/consequence |
| so |
| therefore |
| as a result/consequence |
| accordingly |
| consequently |
| because of this/that |
| thus |
| hence |
| for this/that reason |
| so that |
| in that case |
| under these circumstances |
| Similarity |
| equally |
| likewise |
| similarly |
| correspondingly |
| in the same way |
| Highlighting |
| in particular |
| particularly |
| especially |
| mainly |
| Reformulation |
| in other words |
| rather |
| to put it more simply |
| Transition to new point |
| now, |
| as far as x is concerned |
| with regard/reference to |
| as for … |
| it follows that |
| turning to |
| Summary |
| in conclusion |
| to conclude |
| in brief |
| to summarise |
| overall |
| therefore |
| Deduction |
| then |
| in other words |
| in that case |
| otherwise |
| this implies that … |
| if so/not |
| Stating the obvious |
| obviously |
| clearly |
| naturally |
| of course |
| as can be expected |
| surely |
| after all |
| Expressing an alternative |
| alternatively |
| rather |
| on the other hand |
| the alternative is |
| another possibility would be |
| Contrast |
| instead |
| conversely |
| on the contrary |
| in contrast |
| in comparison |
| Concession (something unexpected) |
| even though |
| however |
| however much |
| nevertheless |
| still |
| yet |
