A MODEL ESSAY STRUCTURE
Useful linking words and phrase
To indicate a contrast:
however, on the other hand, in contrast, alternatively, on the contrary, conversely, in comparison, rather, in fact another possibility, better/worse still, but, despite this, notwithstanding, in spite of, nevertheless, for all that, yet, all the same, instead, although
To provide an illustration:for example, as follows, that is, that is to say, for instance, say, in other words, namely, such as, chiefly, mainly, most importantly, typical of this/such, notably, one such, including, especially, not least, a typical/particular, in particular.
To extend a point:similarly, equally, indeed, in addition, in the same way, in addition, likewise, too, besides, also, above all, as well, furthermore.
To show cause and effect/conclusion:so, therefore, accordingly, thus, hence, then, it follows that, for this reason, this implies, in this/that case, consequently, because of this/that, this suggests that, in conclusion, in short, to conclude, In brief, in all, it might be concluded from this, accepting/assuming this, resulting from/ in consequence of this, as a result/ consequence, owing to/due to the fact that, accepting/assuming this
To show the next step:first(ly), second(ly), to begin/start with, lastly, last but not least, ultimately, first and foremost, finally, another, then, after, next, afterwards, third(ly), first and most importantly, in the first/second place
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