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1、Paragraph Coherence: Gluing Sentences TogetherSentence glue is necessary to provide coherence to your paragraph. These transitions help the reader understand how each sentence supports your topic. Between each sentence, there must be word glue and logic glue.Word GlueThese are actual words a writer
2、uses to join two sentences together. Key Words: repeated words or synonyms that refer to the previous idea. Pronouns: it, here, they those use to refer to nouns in previous sentences Traditional transitional words:l For examplel Furthermorel In additionl First, second, thirdLogic Glue These might no
3、t be words that you actually use, but they represent the relationship between two sentences. Quite often, this relationship is implied rather than stated. For example:AND Continues the same idea with new factsAluminum is a cheap metal to make. Its cost-effective for consumers.BUTA change in the idea
4、 of the previous sentenceIts cost-effective for consumers. Aluminum is not the strongest metal, however. ORAn alternative for the earlier sentenceAluminum foil can be used to wrap leftover food. My nephew uses it to make a space helmet. THAT ISA definition or restatement of the earlier sentenceThe l
5、aborious extraction of copper is a costly process. Paying the workers and running the machinery is very expensive. FOR EXAMPLE An example of the earlier sentenceAluminum foil is both cheap and useful. I got some at the store, and it only cost $1.29. THEREFOREA conclusion or effect based on the earli
6、er sentenceMy nephew uses foil to make a space helmet and protect himself from alien laser beams. We plan to take him to see the doctor very soon. FORA reason or cause for the earlier sentence I am so annoyed about these crummy grocery store sacks. My sack broke on the way to the car. More Examples
7、of Transitional LanguageLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPTRANSITIONAL EXPRESSIONSimilarityalso, in the same way, just as . so too, likewise, similarlyException/Contrastbut, however, in spite of, on the one hand . on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still,
8、yetSequence/Orderfirst, second, third, . next, then, finallyTimeafter, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, thenExamplefor example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrateEmphasiseven, indeed, in
9、 fact, of course, trulyPlace/Positionabove, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, thereCause and Effectaccordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thusAdditional Support or Evidenceadditionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in
10、addition, moreover, thenConclusion/Summaryfinally, in a word, in brief, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, in summaryhttp:/www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.htmlHelpful Tip: When paraphrasing a direct quote (something s
11、omeone actually said), its wise to give them credit in your paper. Remember the Jacques Cousteau quote we practiced in class. “According to _.”“_ states that” “_ believes that.” “_ explains” “As _ said” “_ has documented” “Based on what _ said” “_ shares the idea of” “_ found that” “_ expresses” “_ remarks that”
