{"id":5337,"date":"2020-06-09T11:16:30","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T09:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/?p=5337"},"modified":"2023-07-23T20:14:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T18:14:12","slug":"transition-sentences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/academic-essay\/transition-sentences\/","title":{"rendered":"Transition sentences | Tips &#038; examples for clear writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Clear transitions are crucial to clear writing: They show the reader how different parts of your essay, paper, or thesis are connected. Transition sentences can be used to structure your text and link together paragraphs or sections.<\/p>\n<p><span><figure class=\"kb-textbox document annotatedExample\" ><figcaption>Example of a transition sentence for a new paragraph<\/figcaption><div class=\"doc-wrap\"><p>\u2026 In this case, the researchers concluded that the method was unreliable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: 40px;\">However, evidence from a more recent study points to a different conclusion. \u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"card youtubeContainer\"><iframe src=cpdtxvxufpm438d.html?rel=0\%22 frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Transitioning between paragraphs<\/h2>\n<p>When you start a new <a href=index-1767.html>paragraph<\/a>, the first sentence should clearly express:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What this paragraph will discuss<\/li>\n<li>How it relates to the previous paragraph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The examples below show some examples of transition sentences between paragraphs and what they express.<\/p>\n<table class=\"kb-table auto-th alternate responsive-inline full-width\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Transition sentence<\/th>\n<th>This paragraph&#8230;<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Further<\/strong> evidence in support of <strong>this hypothesis<\/strong> is provided by Smith (2019).<\/td>\n<td>\u2026<strong>complements<\/strong> the previous one, providing more support for <strong>the same idea<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>However<\/strong>, Patel\u2019s arguments are <strong>not the final word<\/strong> on the matter.<\/td>\n<td>\u2026<strong>contradicts<\/strong> the previous one by presenting <strong>new evidence<\/strong> related to the previous discussion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Having established<\/strong> the relationship between these factors, <strong>we are in a position<\/strong> to draw conclusions about the broader process.<\/td>\n<td>\u2026treats the preceding point as <strong>a base<\/strong> on which to <strong>build up<\/strong> more general arguments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Placement of transition sentences<\/h3>\n<p>The beginning of a new paragraph is generally the right place for a transition sentence. Each paragraph should focus on one topic, so avoid spending time at the end of a paragraph explaining the theme of the next one.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left red\"><figcaption>Incorrect: Transition at the end of a paragraph<\/figcaption>\u2026 The consensus view is clear from these quotations. The following paragraph discusses some scholars who dissent from this consensus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: 40px;\">The first dissenter to consider is \u2026<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\"><figcaption>Correct: Transition at the start of a paragraph<\/figcaption>\u2026 The consensus view is clear from these quotations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: 40px;\">However, several scholars dissent from this consensus. The first one to consider is \u2026<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Transitioning to a new section<\/h2>\n<p>While transitions between paragraphs are generally a single sentence, when you start a new section in a longer text, you may need an entire transition paragraph. Transitioning to a new section involves summarizing the content of the previous section and expressing how the new one will build upon or depart from it.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the following sentences might be an effective transition for a new section in a <a href=index-1834.html>literary analysis<\/a> essay.<\/p>\n<p><span><figure class=\"kb-textbox document annotatedExample\" ><figcaption>Example of a transition paragraph<\/figcaption><div class=\"doc-wrap\"><p>Having established that the subjective experience of time is one of Mann\u2019s key concerns in <em>The Magic Mountain<\/em>, it is now possible to explore how this theme facilitates the novel\u2019s connection with World War I. The war itself is not narrated in the book, but rather hinted at as something awaiting Castorp beyond the final pages. In this way, Mann links his protagonist\u2019s subjective experience of time to more than just his illness; it is also used to explore the period leading up to the outbreak of war.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As in <a href=index-1794.html>academic writing <\/a>generally, aim to be as <a href=index-3258.html>concise<\/a> as you can while maintaining clarity: If you can transition to a new section clearly with a single sentence, do so, but use more when necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>Transitions within a paragraph<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to use effective transitions <em>within<\/em> each paragraph you write, leading the reader through your arguments efficiently and avoiding ambiguity.<\/p>\n<h3>The known-new contract<\/h3>\n<p>The order of information within each of your sentences is important to the cohesion of your text. The <strong>known-new contract<\/strong>, a useful writing concept, states that a new sentence should generally begin with some reference to information from the previous sentence, and then go on to connect it to new information.<\/p>\n<p>In the following example, the second sentence doesn\u2019t follow very clearly from the first. The connection only becomes clear when we reach the end.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left red\">The industrial revolution had various <span class=\"highlight-red\">effects on the population<\/span>. Urbanization, involving the concentration of formerly rural populations in the new industrial towns, was <span class=\"highlight-red\">one major effect of industrialization<\/span>.<\/figure>\n<p>By reordering the information in the second sentence so that it begins with a reference to the first, we can help the reader follow our argument more smoothly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\">The industrial revolution had various <span class=\"highlight-green\">effects on the population<\/span>. <span class=\"highlight-green\">One major effect<\/span> was urbanization, which involved the concentration of formerly rural populations in the new industrial towns.<\/figure>\n<p>Note that the known-new contract is just a general guideline. Not every sentence needs to be structured this way, but it\u2019s a useful technique if you\u2019re struggling to make your sentences cohere.<\/p>\n<h3>Transition words and phrases<\/h3>\n<p>Using appropriate transition words helps show your reader connections within and between sentences. <a href=index-3399.html>Transition words and phrases<\/a> come in four main types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Additive transitions, which introduce new information or examples<\/li>\n<li>Adversative transitions, which signal a contrast or departure from the previous text<\/li>\n<li>Causal transitions, which are used to describe cause and effect<\/li>\n<li>Sequential transitions, which indicate a sequence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The table below gives a few examples for each type:<\/p>\n<table class=\"kb-table auto-th alternate responsive-inline full-width\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>Example sentence<\/th>\n<th>Transition words and phrases<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Additive<\/th>\n<td>We found that the mixture was effective. <strong>Moreover<\/strong>, it appeared to have additional effects we had not predicted.<\/td>\n<td>furthermore, moreover, for example, in regard to x, similarly, in other words<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Adversative<\/th>\n<td>The novel does deal with the theme of family. <strong>However<\/strong>, its central theme is more broadly political \u2026<\/td>\n<td>however, although, nevertheless, regardless, above all, (or) at least<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Causal<\/th>\n<td><strong>Because<\/strong> Hitler failed to respond to the British ultimatum, France and the UK declared war on Germany.<\/td>\n<td>because, therefore, consequently, if, provided that, so that, to<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Sequential<\/th>\n<td>This has historically had several consequences: <strong>First<\/strong>, the conflict is not given the weight of other conflicts in historical narratives. <strong>Second<\/strong>, its causes are inadequately understood. <strong>Third<\/strong>, \u2026<\/td>\n<td>first, second, third, initially, subsequently, finally, lastly, to return\/returning to x, as previously mentioned, in conclusion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Grouping similar information<\/h3>\n<p>While transition words and phrases are essential, and every essay will contain at least some of them, it\u2019s also important to avoid overusing them. One way to do this is by grouping similar information together so that fewer transitions are needed.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the following text uses three transition words and jumps back and forth between ideas. This makes it repetitive and difficult to follow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left red\"><figcaption>Example of overused transition words<\/figcaption>Smith (2019) argues for the former hypothesis. <span class=\"highlight-red\">However<\/span>, Jones (2017) argues for the latter, <span class=\"highlight-red\">while<\/span> Davies (2015) agrees with Smith. <span class=\"highlight-red\">Moreover<\/span>, Baldwin (2018) also argues for the former hypothesis.<\/figure>\n<p>Rewriting it to group similar information allows us to use just one transition, making the text more concise and readable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\"><figcaption>Grouping similar information<\/figcaption>Smith (2019), Davies (2015), and Baldwin (2018) all argue for the former hypothesis, <span class=\"highlight-green\">whereas<\/span> Jones (2017) argues for the latter.<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"other\"><strong>Other interesting articles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you want to know more about <a href=index-3668.html class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\">AI tools<\/a>, <a href=index-1073.html class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\">college essays<\/a>, or <a href=index-3976.html class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\">fallacies<\/a> make sure to check out some of our other articles with explanations and examples or go directly to our tools!<\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md\" style=\"background-color: #e8f2fc; padding: 1.27rem 1.56rem; line-height: 1.8; border-radius: .5rem; margin-right: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;\">\n<p><strong><em class=\"fa fa-exclamation-triangle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em>Fallacies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding: 5px;\">\n<li><a href=index-1580.html>Ad hominem fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1581.html>Post hoc fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1582.html>Appeal to authority fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1583.html>False cause fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1584.html>Sunk cost fallacy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md\" style=\"background-color: #e8f2fc; padding: 1.27rem 1.56rem; line-height: 1.8; border-radius: .5rem; margin-right: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;\">\n<p><strong><em class=\"fa fa-pencil\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em> College essays<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding: 5px;\">\n<li><a href=index-1074.html>Choosing Essay Topic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4521.html>Write a College Essay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4522.html>Write a Diversity Essay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4520.html>College Essay Format &amp; Structure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-4460.html>Comparing and Contrasting in an Essay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md\" style=\"background-color: #e8f2fc; padding: 1.27rem 1.56rem; line-height: 1.8; border-radius: .5rem; margin-right: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;\">\n<p><strong><em class=\"fa fa-cogs\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em>\u00a0(AI) Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding: 5px;\">\n<li><a href=index-989.html>Grammar Checker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-988.html>Paraphrasing Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-990.html>Text Summarizer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-1590.html>AI Detector<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-931.html>Plagiarism Checker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=index-991.html>Citation Generator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clear transitions are crucial to clear writing: They show the reader how different parts of your essay, paper, or thesis are connected. 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