EL 1204

1. EL 1204 ESSAY , REPORTS AND JOURNALS

2. Verbs of Attribution

6. Linking words for use in academic essays To order and add further arguments or add emphasis • … also, as well as, moreover, further, furthermore, in addition, additionally, firstly, secondly, thirdly, next, lastly, finally

7. To show importance • …most importantly, above all, primarily, the most significant reason/factor/ argument

8. To make comparisons or highlight similarities • ...similarly, likewise, in the same way, equally, also, correspondingly

9. To show contrast or highlight differences • ...although, however, on the contrary, conversely, otherwise, yet, but, even so, despite, whereas, nevertheless notwithstanding, in contrast to this

10. To provide reasons/causes • ...the reason for this is, because, since, so that, this is due to, the cause of this is

11. To explain results/effects • ... consequently, as a result, hence, therefore, thus, inevitably, so, leads to, causes

12. To provide examples/clear explanations • ...for example, for instance, such as, by way of illustration, in other words, to put it another way

13. To draw conclusions • ...as has been discussed, in brief, in short, to summarise, to sum up, consequently, therefore, in conclusion

14. Essay , Report and Journal Essays, reports and reflective journal writing are the most common forms of writing you’re likely to experience as a student, so it’s useful to see how each differs. Purpose Topic Audience Format Style Assessment