whereas; conversely; in comparison; by contrast; another view is…; alternatively; although; otherwise; instead
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Analysing results
therefore; accordingly; as a result of; the result is/results are; the consequence is; resulting from; consequently; it can be seen; evidence illustrates that;
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Cause / Reason
as a result of; because (mid-sentence only)
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Compare
compared with; in the same way; likewise
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Contrast
by contrast; although; compared with; conversely; despite; however, nevertheless; yet
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Effect / Result
As a result; therefore; thus
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Emphasising earlier statements
however; nonetheless; furthermore; in the final analysis; despite x; notwithstanding x; in spite of x; while x may be true, nonetheless
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Introducing examples
for example; for instance; namely; such as; as follows; as exemplified by; such as; including; especially; particularly; in particular; notably; mainly
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Re-phrasing
in other terms; rather; or; better; in view of this; in contrast
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Sequencing
first (ly); second (ly); third (ly); another; additionally; finally moreover; also; subsequently; eventually; next; then
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Summary or Conclusion
in conclusion; therefore; to conclude; on the whole; hence; thus to summarise; altogether; overall; …following the research of…after analysis
