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Unit 3 Writing for Successful Communication
Direct
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By using the indirect approach, the reader is prepared for the bad news. The
writer is able to state the bad news in words that do not offend.
Purpose Transitions
Introduce a
topic
fi rst
in addition
besides
Review a
point
in other words
that is
in conclusion
to summarize
Compare
items
likewise
in the same way
similarly
in contrast
Introduce
examples
for example
for instance
namely
including
Purpose Transitions
Provide
contrast
however
on the other
hand
but
yet
in contrast
on the contrary
Show
cause
consequently
because
therefore
accordingly
as a result
Concede
a point
granted
of course
to be sure
certainly
Purpose Transitions
Guide a
reader
through
time
after
again
eventually
earlier
later
next
now
ultimately
Guide a
reader
through
space
above
below
nearby
Conclude overall
fi nally
in conclusion
to summarize
Figure 8-2 Useful transitions help improve your writing and lead the reader through the message.
✔Checkpoint
1. List the three parts of a paragraph.
2. When ideas are presented and connected so they make sense to the reader,
what is the writing said to be?
3. What determines paragraph length?
4. Describe the purpose of transitions.
5. What are the two approaches that can be used to present the topic in a
paragraph?