1.33 Cohesion: linking words and phrases. You can use words or short phrases which help to guide your reader through your writing. a list of words and. The main linking words and phrases are grouped below according to the. Contemporary English from Jordan R R. 1990 Academic Writing Course, 2nd ed., Collins ELT. Using linking words. link the flow of ideas in your writing; guide your reader towards the next stage of your argument; link paragraphs together. Information for current students at Glasgow Caledonian University. When writing academic essays you will be expected to present coherent arguments by linking ideas. WRITING. Linking Words. Like other languages, English has a lot of cohesive or transitional devices and linking words that can be used to express and join ideas. 1. Activity 1: Linking words. How many different linking words do you already know and use in your academic writing? For example: 'therefore'. Transitions & Linking Words. Remember to proofread the writing assignment to make sure transitions are used effectively. To show addition: additionally Here’s an example of a short text with linking words used well: “An essay comparing and contrasting University education in the USA and Australia Personal opinion: In my opinion/view, To my mind, To my way of thinking, I am convinced that, It strikes me that, It is my firm belief that, I am inclined to believe. Pre-Writing ; List of Synonyms ; Quotes & Sayings ; English Language Humor; Smart & Funny & Clever ; Disclaimer;. For this, we need linking words or linking phrases.