Connectors

Connectors

1. A word or groups of words that give the reader signposts for showing how the text is developing and what might come next

   • Addition
     • Used when adding new information to an argument or concept
       • Examples: additionally, also, another, again
         • Along with being stressful, high level positions can also be harmful to your health.
   • Purpose, Cause & Effect
     • Used to demonstrate an outcome depended on the previous statement/sentences clause showing the result
       • Examples: because, as result, hence, for that reason, due to
         • We turned up the heater since it was getting cold.
   • Sequencing
     • Used to show time and progression of ideas
       • Examples: to begin with, firstly, secondly, finally
         • I´ll go to see him before I go to school and after that,I´ll buy a present for my mother´s birthday.
   • Contrast/Compartive
     • Used to compare and contrast previous statements with a new one
       • Examples: nevertheless, otherwise, on the contrary, on the other hand
         • In spite of the bad neighbourhood that they grew up in,the children are now very successful.
   • Clarifying
     • Used to clarify or support the previous sentence's argument, and to give an example
       • Examples: after all, importantly, in fact, in other words for example
         • Calcium is found in green leafy vegetables; for example, broccoli and spinach.
   • Condition/Concession
     • Used to introduce a new concept which is the outcome of the former clause
       • Examples: admittedly, certainly, in fact, it may appear, in that case
         • London is a very exciting city, although it's true that it is expensive.