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Transitions

Transitions

Forced Transitions

Natural Transitions

Summary

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Transitions

  • There are 2 ways to create transitions
    1. Forced transitions: use formatting and phrases to create a transition in the writing
    2. Natural transitions use writing skill to transition from topic to topic

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Forced Transitions

Forced transitions

  • Taught in this class
  • Typical in academic writing
  • Useful outside of English
  • Create smooth transitions with less skill needed
  • Still may need some transition words

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Natural Transitions

Natural Transitions

  • Use transition words
  • Require writing skill, so are valued in English
  • Focus on the smooth flow of ideas

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11.5 Transitions

Forced Transitions

  • Use:
    • Headings
    • Ordinals
  • Purpose
    • Signposts for reader
    • Clarity of organization

Natural Transitions

  • Use:
    • Transition words
  • Purpose
    • Smooth flow of ideas

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