are used for shifting from one topic to another so that the sentence, or the paragraph, or the paper can progress.

• in the first place
• not only ... but also
• as a matter of fact
• in like manner
• in addition
• coupled with
• in the same fashion / way
• first, second, third
• in the light of
• not to mention
• to say nothing of
• equally important
• by the same token
• again
• to
• and
• also
• then
• equally
• identically
• uniquely
• like

are just some of the words that can be used.... Unfortunately, I'm bad at using transition devices in my sentences, paragraphs, and papers. I'm pretty bad at using "transition devices" in my life as well. I have this tendency to become stagnant and not progress. Maybe I should learn how to use transitional devices better... I'll probably get a better grade, and a better life.