Most everyone who have studied writing in some form have come across the concept of transitions. Yet, everyday, I read professional articles, business emails and other types of writing where such paragraph connectors are left out.
Good Writing
Why do they skip it? To put it bluntly, transitions aren’t necessary for correct writing (a grammar software is all you need for that). However, they are almost always a requirement for good writing.
Transitional devices continue the thoughts expressed from one paragraph to another. Used to connect each paragraph in your text, they create a sense of continuity throughout the piece, fostering a logical progression that helps solidify the ideas in your readers’ mind. At the end of the day, they help you produce a well-written piece that manages to express your thoughts clearly.
Key Phrases
Many lazy writers skip transitions. While I can appreciate the value of working faster, transitions are a particularly easy way to add positive quality to your material. Most of the time, a good transition requires only a few words to draw their connection to the previous paragraph.
Picking out a few key phrases from the previous paragraph and using those in the first sentence of your next paragraph is all you really need to create a bridge from one to the other. That’s a few extra minutes that can turn your writing from average to good, making it a very worthy investment of your time.
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