THE IMPORTANCE OF LINKING WORDS IN ACADEMIC WRITING
Keywords:
Key words: linking words, cohesive devices, transition markers, connectors, academic writing, coherence, cohesion, logical flow, paragraph cohesion, sentence connectors, discourse markers, lexical cohesion, grammatical cohesion, text organization, academic style, argumentative writing, writing clarity, reader guidance, formal writing, rhetorical cohesion, writing strategies, textual cohesion, writing fluency, connective expressions, structural cohesion.Abstract
Abstract: Linking words, also called cohesive devices or transition markers, are
important tools in academic writing. They help readers follow arguments, create logical
links between ideas, and improve the overall flow of the text. This article looks at the
types, functions, and significance of linking words in English academic writing. Based
on the linguistic theories of cohesion and coherence by M. A. K. Halliday and Ruquaiya
Hasan, the study shows that using linking words effectively enhances clarity,
readability, and the overall quality of academic writing. Examples from student essays
and research articles illustrate how to apply these devices in practice.
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