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Transition Signals for Effective Comparison and Contrast in Academic Writing

This guide explores the use of transition signals that enhance comparison and contrast in academic writing. It provides clear examples of how to connect ideas, whether they are similar or different, and discusses various transitional words and phrases suited for these contexts. The importance of transitions is highlighted, likening them to road signs that guide readers through your text. By mastering these signals, writers can improve clarity and coherence in their arguments, making their work more engaging and easier to navigate.

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Transition Signals for Effective Comparison and Contrast in Academic Writing

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  1. Academic writing i Class 15 April 23, 2013

  2. Today Transition signals for comparison and contrast.

  3. Example 1 Dogs are cute and popular pets. Cats are cute and popular pets. - How can we connect these two ideas? - Are they similar or different?  Dogs are cute and popular pets. Cats are, too.  Dogs are cute and popular pets. Similarly, cats are adorable and popular.  Both dogs and cats are cute and popular pets.

  4. Example 2 Cake is sweet and delicious. Spinach is salty and bland. - How can we connect these two ideas? - Are they similar or different?  Cake is sweet and delicious, but spinach is salty and bland.  Cake is sweet and delicious, whereasspinach is salty and bland.  Cake is sweet and delicious. In contrast spinach is salty and bland.

  5. Transitions Remember, transitions are like road signs. They help direct the reader, which makes your writing easier to read.

  6. Transitions In comparison/contrast writing, besides the standard transitions (also, in addition, consequently, therefore, etc.), you need transitions that indicate a comparison or a contrast.

  7. Transitions - Comparison Both…and Both ice cream and cookies are popular desserts. alike Robot and human workers are alike in their ability to detect malfunctions in machinery. Likewise Cake is often eaten at special occasions. Likewise, people often drink wine when celebrating special events.

  8. Transitions - Contrast however Ice cream must be stored in a cold area, like a fridge; however, cake can be stored anywhere. whereas Hamsters are small and easy to feed whereas bears are massive and require an equally massive amount of food. unlike Unlike wine, beer does not taste better as it gets older.

  9. Rock music is loud and exciting Easy listening music is calm and relaxing. - Rock music is loud and exciting; in contrast, easy listening music is calm and relaxing Rock music is loud and exciting. In contrast, easy listening music is calm and relaxing Rock music is loud and exciting; however, easy listening music is calm and relaxing

  10. Doing well in university requires hard work and sacrifice.Succeeding at a job requires long hours and dedication. Doing well in university requires hard work and sacrifice. Similarly,succeeding at a job requires long hours and dedication. Doing well in university requires hard work and sacrifice; likewise,succeeding at a job requires long hours and dedication. Doing well in university requires hard work and sacrifice. Succeeding at a job requires these, as well. Both doing well in university and succeeding at a job require hard work and sacrifice.

  11. Blueberries have numerous health benefits. Apples have numerous benefits for health. Blueberries have numerous health benefits, asdo apples. Blueberries have numerous health benefits. Apples have numerous health benefits, too. Both blueberries and apples have numerous health benefits. Blueberries have numerous health benefits. Similarly, apples have numerous benefits for health.

  12. Apple’s iOS is standard and difficult to alter. Android can be changed to suit the user’s tastes. Apple’s iOS is standard and difficult to alter, but Android can be changed to suit the user’s tastes. Apple’s iOS is standard and difficult to alter. In comparison, Android can be changed to suit the user’s tastes. Apple’s iOS is standard and difficult to alter. On the other hand, Android can be changed to suit the user’s tastes.

  13. Paragraph Feature - Topic 1 -Topic 2 - relevance to your argument. Feature - relevance to your argument. - Topic 1 -Topic 2

  14. Reminder In Thursday’s class bring a first draft of your paper: This should be a COMPLETE draft. - not a rough draft with 2 sentences in each paragraph. AT LEAST: THESIS STATEMENTBODY (4)

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