Connectors

Objective of connectors

• Linking words/phrases that connects ideas in consecutive sentences.
• Connectors are used to
  • (1) maintain flow, and
  • (2) establish clear relationships.
• Function/relationship-based :
  • addition, adversativity, cause & effect, clarification, contrast, illustration, intensification.

Connectors

• Addition: furthermore, in addition, moreover, in addition to.
• Adversativity: although, even though, despite of the fact, however, nevertheless, despite, in spite of.
• Cause & effect: because, since, therefore, as a result, consequently, hence, thus, because of, due to, as a result of.
• Clarification: in other words, that is.
• Contrast: while, whereas, in contrast, however, on the other hand, conversely, unlike.
• Illustration: for example, for instance
• Intensification: on the contrary, as a matter of fact, in fact.

[Reflection] Practice

• LIBs are effective energy storage systems. _____ , the manufacture of LIBs is unstable and time-consuming.
• Fossil fuel is running out. ____ , we need alternative energy sources.
• Time is money and we should use our time well. ____ , it is easier said than done.

[Reflection] Read for writing

• Can you easily follow and understand research article in your field?
• Can you identify any old-to-new information flow in article in your field?
• How is the flow maintained? By any of the three strategies?
  • Direct repetition
  • This + summary
  • Connectors