“In writing, a transition is a word or phrase that connects one idea to another. This connection can occur within a paragraph or between paragraphs” (Monmouth University Tutoring and Writing Services "Transitions" https://www.monmouth.edu/resources-for-writers/documents/transitions.pdf/).
How do I create a transition?
Transitions organize your thoughts, focus on the reader, and are the key to writing flow.
The three elements of a transition:
• Signpost
oThese are the words and phrases that tell the reader where you are going and what you will be doing.
• Connection
oWe have to make sure that we create a sentence or clause that helps to connect the thoughts together.
Topic Sentence and Conclusion
oA topic sentence will be the first or second sentence of your paragraph that details what you are talking about and why.
oConcluding sentences are also important, as they need to clearly show that your paragraph is ending. Wrap up each paragraph's argument clearly and concisely, as it will help show your reader that the next paragraph and idea will begin soon.