The Language of Argument

Discourse Markers: In academic writing, the following words (and structuring principles) are very helpful for moving you on from one thing to another: use lots of them! Ordering Consequence Continuation Simultaneity Concession Conclusion

Firstly Secondly

Because of this Therefore

Furthermore Moreover

Meanwhile At the same time

However On the one hand on the other hand Admittedly Yet Notwithstanding Nevertheless/ Nonetheless In spite of this

Finally In conclusion

Thirdly Next Ultimately Lastly

Consequently

Another aspect to consider In addition Another Then

Whilst In the mean time

To sum up, in summary Overall

Similarly