SIGNPOSTS

Signposts are words or phrases that help articulate the structure of a piece of writing and ensure that readers don’t’ get lost. Signposting will flag the most important parts of an argument, signal transitions, and clarify the stakes of an argument. Single words and short phrases can be useful signposts, such as additionally, consequently, however, also, in contrast.

SIGNPOSTS FREQUENTLY USE LOGICAL CONNECTORS WHICH EXPRESS: unexpected result, opposition, contrast, reason and purpose, cause and effect, conditions, time.