Necessary Transition

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Necessary Transition

• Article by Elisabeth Dahl
• Presentation by Matt Coughenour

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Overview

• What are Transitions?
• Why are Transitions used?
• Transition Metaphors
• Examples of different Transitions and their
  usage
• Conclusions

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What is a Transition

• A Transition can be a word, phrase, sentence,
  and/or paragraph that connects one part to
  another
• Transitions indicate when a speaker/writer has
  finished one thought
• Transitions are the necessary parts of writing
  that readers can not do without

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Why are Transitions used

• Transitions keep our arguments, descriptions,
  explanations, and reports cohesive and coherent
• Transitions allow readers to easily see when the
  author has changed directions

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Transition Metaphors

• They are the glue that binds
• The signs that direct

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Blunt Transitions

• The use of the word but allows for readers to
  clearly see the shift in direction
• Blunt transitions are used when the writer needs
  to get an important point a crossed
• Are used as a introduction into the main point
• Example

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Subtle Transitions

• The best Transitions are the ones that do not
  call attention to themselves
• Subtle Transitions are used when more finesse is
  needed
• Journalists employ transitions to guide readers
  through at a smooth pace

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Conclusions

• Transitions are important and necessary parts of
  writing
• Maybe more important as technical writers

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Questions/Comments