
Unit 11: Writing skills - Signal words
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Conclusion Words
These words indicate the end of a discussion.
as a result | consequently | finally | therefore | from this |
in conclusion | in summary | hence |
Fuzz Words
The idea is not definite, or the author wishes to qualify a statement.
almost | if | purported | maybe | could |
suggested | except | should | alleged | nearly |
might | reputed | probably | may | assumed |
possibly | implies | indicated | some | seems |
supposed |
Emphasis Signals
These are graphic formatting words that highlight specific words, ideas or sections.
Underline never use this on a web page or blog, as it indicates a live link | Numbered points (1, 2, 3) | Italics |
Short sentence: |
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Bold type |
Indentation of paragraph | “Quotation marks” | Graphic illustrations |
1.2 Subheading |
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