![]() ![]() Single-word or short-phrase transitions can be helpful to signal a shift in ideas within a paragraph, rather than between paragraphs (see the discussion below about transitions between paragraphs). Let’s take some time to consider the importance of transitions at the sentence level and transitions between paragraphs. This can help you determine where transitions are needed. See the “ Reverse Outlining” section in the “Revision” portion of this text, for a great strategy to help you assess what’s going on in your essay and to help you see what topics and organization are developing. Consider using reverse outlining and other organizational strategies presented in this text to identify key ideas in your essay and to get a clearer look at how the ideas can be best organized. When you’re working on building transitions into an essay, consider the essay’s overall organization. If your thought process jumps around a lot (and that’s okay), it’s more likely that you will need to pay careful attention to reorganization and to providing solid transitions as you revise. ![]() While drafting, we often write what we think, sometimes without much reflection about how the ideas fit together or relate to one another. Sometimes transitions occur spontaneously, but just as often (or maybe even more often) good transitions are developed in revision. There’s no right answer to this question. When Is the Right Time to Build in Transitions?
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