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Writing a thesis\/dissertation or a manuscript that effectively showcases your research is not only a prerequisite, it\u2019s essential to advance as an academic. However, creating content for these technical documents can be a challenge for researchers, especially those who have English as a second language. Poor language, grammar, spelling or the lack of proper sentence structure in academic writing can impact how you communicate your research, even if the content in itself is technically sound. As with any other skill, it\u2019s possible to polish your English language with practice and time. One way to improve the flow of your writing is by using transition phrases or academic linking phrases, which act like a bridge to connect two diverse ideas\/sentences either within the same paragraph or between two paragraphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different types of transition phrases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The type of transition phrases you use when linking sentences in academic writing depends upon the specific role they play in connecting the two sentences or ideas. Read through this article for information on the different types of transition phrases and how to use these effectively to enhance your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Sequential: <\/strong>Transition words of this type are used when you want to show a sequential occurrence between two ideas or events in your writing.Some of these include, before, during, after, finally, later, subsequently, etc.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n