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Argument Transitional Words

The document discusses the use of transitional words and phrases in argumentative essays. It explains that argumentative essays aim to change a reader's thinking by convincing them of a particular argument. To do so effectively, the writer should address multiple sides of the argument by agreeing with one side while refuting another with evidence. The document then provides examples of transitional words and phrases that can be used to introduce evidence, counter-arguments, additions to the argument, consequences, and summaries within and between paragraphs in an argumentative essay.

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Argument Transitional Words

The document discusses the use of transitional words and phrases in argumentative essays. It explains that argumentative essays aim to change a reader's thinking by convincing them of a particular argument. To do so effectively, the writer should address multiple sides of the argument by agreeing with one side while refuting another with evidence. The document then provides examples of transitional words and phrases that can be used to introduce evidence, counter-arguments, additions to the argument, consequences, and summaries within and between paragraphs in an argumentative essay.

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Using Transitional Words in an Argumentative Essay

The purpose of the argumentative mode is to change the way a reader thinks or behaves. A
writer achieves this purpose by convincing a reader of the truth and logic in a particular
argument he or she is presenting in the essay. In order to be convincing, a writer should
address more than one side of the argument in the essay. The writer will agree with one side,
and will refute, or use information to argue against, another side.
In an argumentative essay, a reader might come across some of the following uses of
transitional words and phrases. These words and phrases will appear not only at the beginning
of each new paragraph, but also within the paragraph, between ideas and before source
information.
Examples of Transitional Words/Phrases
Evidence

Counter-argument

Addition

Consequence/Result

Summary

For example,

On the contrary,

In addition to,

As a result,

Finally,

For instance,

Contrarily,

Furthermore,

Consequently,

Lastly,

To illustrate,

Notwithstanding,

Moreover,

Accordingly,

In conclusion,

In other words,

However,

Besides,

For this reason,

In summary,

As an illustration,

Nevertheless,

Another reason,

Therefore,

As you can see,

In particular,

In spite of,

Equally important,

Since _____,

Specifically,

In contrast,

Further,

Due to ____,

Namely,

On one hand,

Therefore,

On the other hand,

Likewise,

Conversely,

Similarly,

At the same time,

In fact,

While this may be true,

In the same way,

Paradoxically,

With this purpose


in mind,

Practice
Write a claim that supports or refutes an issue/idea. Use a transitional word to introduce your evidence
or counter-argument.
Claim: ___________________________________________________________________________
Evidence with transitional word/phrase: _______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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