As a Result

Connecting the Parts
1. Using transition terms (like “therefore” and “yet” );
2. Adding pointing words (like “this” or “such”);
3. Using certain key terms and phrases throughout your entire text;
4. Repeating yourself, but with a difference

Use Transitions
· Addition
Also, and, besides, furthermore, in addition, indeed, in fact, moreover, so too
· Example
After all, as an illustration, for example, for instance, specifically, to take a case in point
· Elaboration
Actually, by extension, in short, that is, in other words, to put it another way, to put it bluntly, to put it succinctly, ultimately
· Comparison
Along the same lines, in the same way, likewise, similarly
· Contrast
Although, but, by contrast, conversely, despite the fact that , even though, however, in contrast, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, regardless, whereas, while yet
· Cause and Effect
Accordingly, as a result, consequently, hence, since, so, then, therefore, thus
· Concession
Admittedly, although it is true, granted naturally, of course, to be sure
· Conclusion
As a result, consequently, hence, in conclusion, in short, in sum, therefore, thus, to sum up, to summarize

Use Pointing Words:
The most common of these pointing words include “this,” ”these,” “that”, “those,” “their,” and “such” (as in “these pointing words” near the start of this sentence ) and simple pronouns like “his,” “he,” “her,” “she,” “it,” and “their.”

Repeat Key Terms and Phrases
A third move you can make to connect the parts of your argument is to develop a constellation of key terms and phrases, including their synonyms and antonyms, that you repeat throughout your text.
A series of contrasting words and phrases:
· Rebel against/ submit
· Told we were equal/ told we were subordinate
· Told we could change history/ told we were trapped by history
· Infuriated/ seduced
· I adore/ I despite
· I want/ I think wanting … is about the most dumb-ass goal
· Stokes my desire/ trigger my bile
· On the one hand/ on the other hand

Repeat Yourself ---But with a Difference