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