Connecting/linking words

A range of words which show the relationship between ideas:

Relationship	Words
time	soon, then, finally, previously, next, last, meanwhile, subsequently, following on from
addition	again, and, besides, therefore, additionally, indeed, moreover, as well
result	hence, therefore, consequently, so, because, then, finally, in summary, on the whole
contrast	however, nevertheless, yet, and yet, but, still, on the other hand, otherwise, conversely, in spite of, though, although, even so
comparison	similarly, likewise, correspondingly, equally, equally important, in the same way, even so
analogy or example	for example, for instance
summary	in brief, finally, in conclusion, to conclude, lastly, in summary, on the whole

Adapted from: Bayliss P. (1991) Report Writing for Engineers NSW, Engineering Education, Professional Education Program