The document outlines the use of transitional words and discourse markers in academic writing, categorized by their functions such as showing sequence, cause and effect, comparison, contrast, addition, time, exemplification, generalization, place, qualification, concession, and summarization. It provides specific examples for each category to enhance clarity in writing. Additionally, it includes contact information for tutoring and editing services offered by Siriusdata (Pvt Company).

1. Research 29.
Code. 0052. Use of
Transitional Words
for Academic
Writing
Dr Zafar Ullah; zafarullah76@gmail.com
Research:29 . Code:0052 1

2. Transitional Words/ Discourse Markers
To show sequence
first, second, third, then, after, afterward, since,
before, when, whenever, until, as soon as, as long
as, while, again, also, besides, finally, furthermore,
last, moreover, next, still, too
To show cause and effect
therefore, thus, consequently, as a result, for this
reason, so, so that, accordingly, because, for this
purpose, hence, thereupon, to this end, since
2

3. Cont…
To compare
similarly, likewise, in like manner, also, in fact, actually,
indeed, certainly, again, in the same way, once more
To contrast
however, on the one hand / on the other hand, in
contrast, conversely, but, yet, on the contrary,
nevertheless, nonetheless, still, notwithstanding,
despite, still, although, even though, in spite of, instead,
regardless
3

4. Cont…
To show addition
and, in addition, also, furthermore, moreover, besides,
next, again, too, second, third, another, finally
To indicate time
before, now, after, afterwards, subsequently, later, earlier,
meanwhile, in the meantime, while, as long as, so far, after
a bit, after a few days, after a while, as soon as, at last, at
length, at that time, before, earlier, immediately, in the
mean time, in the past, lately, presently, shortly,
simultaneously, since, then, there after, until, when 4

5. Cont…
To give examples
for example, for instance, specifically, namely, to
illustrate, that is, in particular, after all, even, indeed,
in fact, of course, such as, the following example
To generalize
in general, for the most part, as a general rule, on the
whole, usually, typically, To emphasize a point,
indeed, in fact, as a matter of fact, even,
5

6. Cont…
To show Place
above, adjacent to, below, beyond, closer to, elsewhere, far, farther
on, here, near, nearby, opposite to, there, to the left, to the right
To show qualification
frequently, often, usually, in general, occasionally, provided, in
case, unless, when, since, because, for, if
6

7. Cont… To signal concession
of course, naturally, although it is true that, granted that,
I admit that, it may appear that, although, though, no
doubt, to be sure, whereas, of course, doubtless,
undoubtedly, certainly,
To conclude or summarize
in conclusion, to conclude, in summary, to summarize, in
short, in other words, therefore, thus, in reality, as a
result, as has been noted, as I have said, as we have seen,
as mentioned earlier, in any event, on the whole,
therefore 7

8. SiriusData (Pvt Company)
Training: Linguistics, Academia,
TEFL, Technology, Research etc
Tutoring: Linguistics,
Literature, IELTS, English for
All classes and all levels
Editing: proofreading
Translation: English, Urdu
Contact:
Whatsapp: 0092-3468620004
Email: zafarullah76@gmail.com 8