WRITING STRATEGIES

Generate Ideas

Before I begin to write I, …

·        Jot down everything I know about this topic.

·        Look at other texts and resources.

Organize Writing

To make sure my writing makes sense I check that…

·        My introduction and conclusion make sense.

·        Each paragraph stays on topic.

·        Use transitional words to connect sentences and paragraphs (see below).

·        My choice of words suits the audience and the topic.

Revise and Edit

Before my final draft, I check that…

·        I have written about what was requested.

·        The ideas are connected (to one another).

·        My verb tenses are correct and consistent.

·        My spelling is double checked.

·        My punctuation is effective.

Useful Transitions and Linking Expressions

To show location:

above                           across                     against                 among

amid                             beneath                   beside                  between

throughout                    under                       alongside             outside

To show time:

then                              currently                  immediately          next

at present time            meanwhile             eventually              previously

since                            during                     as soon as            afterward

To compare:

in the same way          likewise                  similarly                as

like                               also                         by comparison     equally

To contrast (show differences):

but                               however                  nevertheless          yet

conversely                    otherwise                 as opposed            instead

To emphasize a point:

again                            to repeat                   for this reason       in fact

to emphasize                 with this in mind      clearly                   certainly

To conclude or summarize:

as a result                     finally                       in conclusion         thus

therefore                      consequently            accordingly           due to

To add information:

in addition                     for example                for instance           furthermore

Moreover                    another                      finally                    as well

To clarify:

That is                          in other words           for instance            to clarify

Put another way          stated differently       simply stated          clearly