Signaling Flashcards
As for; Regarding; In reference to
Focus attention
Furthermore; Moreover; In addition; As well as; Also; Likewise;
Too
Add to previous point
On one hand / On the other hand; While; Rather; Instead; In contrast; Alternatively
Provide contrast
Granted; It is true that; Certainly; Admittedly; Despite; Although
Provide conceding contrast (author unwillingly agrees)
But; However; Even so; All the same; Still; That said; Nevertheless; Nonetheless; Yet; Otherwise; Despite [concession], [assertion]
Provide emphatic contrast (author asserts own position)
In any event; In any case
Dismiss previous point
Likewise; In the same way
Point out similarity
First, Second, etc.; To begin with; Next; Finally; Again
Structure the discussion
For example; In particular; For instance
Give example
In general; To a great extent; Broadly speaking
Generalize
In conclusion; In brief; Overall; Except for; Besides
Sum up, perhaps with exception
Therefore; Thus; As a result; So; Accordingly; Hence
Indicate logical result
Because; Since; As; Resulting from
Indicate logical cause
In other words; That is; Namely; So to speak
Restate for clarity
Apparently; At least; Can, Could, May, Might, Should; Possibly; Likely
Hedge or soften position