DISCOURSE MARKERS

Discourse markers are words or groups of words that connect thoughts and ideas.

Type of Discourse Marker	Function	Examples
Addition	To continue with the same idea and provide additional information	In addition, also, and, furthermore, moreover, another, besides
Contrast	To switch to a different idea and to provide information	Nevertheless, although, however, on the other hand, in contrast, even though, though, despite, in spite of
Exemplification	To indicate that an example will follow	For example, for instance, such as, to illustrate
Result	To show cause-and-effect relationship	As a result, consequently, in order that, thus, therefore, since, because, hence, for that reason
Conclusion	To indicate that a discourse is about to end	In the final analysis, to conclude, in conclusion, all in all, to sum up