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 |