Chiefly, especially, in detail, in particular, mainly notably, particularly

Certain, definite, clear, probable, possible,

Finally, in brief, in conclusion, in short, overall, so, then, to conclude, to sum up

Apart from this, as well as, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover nor not only, but also what is more, more over, nor, not only, but also, too, what is more

Assumption, possibility, probability

Seeem, tend, look alike, appear to be, think, believe, doubt, be sure, indicate, suggest

Often, sometimes, usually

Certainly, definitely, clearly, probably, possibly, perhaps, conceivably

Refers to the main emphasis should be on the information that one wants to give and the arguments one wants to make, rather than oneself. Readers would like to know what someone has studied and learned the thoughts and beliefs should be based on lectures, reading, discussion and research

Who found the results of the study of hypothesis that seeds are protected from fire through their burial in ant's nest

As a rule, for the most, generally, in general, normally, on the whole, in most cases, usually

But, despite, in spite, even so, however in contrast, in spite of this, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, still, whereas, yet

At first, eventually, finally, first, firstly, in the end, in the first place, in the second place, lastly, later, next, second, secondly, to Begin with

Accordingly, as a consequence, as a result, because, because of this, consequently, for this reason, hence, in consequence, in order to, owing this, since, so, so that, therefore, thus

This should be used when the "doer" of the action in the sentence is unknown or irrelevant to the discussion.

It could be the case that, it might be suggested, there is every hope that

Reflects the dignified stance in writing as a member of the academic community where a language use requires precision.

Needed to avoid sweeping generalizations because an academic writing requires care since knowledge is build from proven theories and concepts

Will, must, would, may, might, could,

Believe, assume, suggest

In other words, namely, or rather that is to say, this means, to be more precise, to put it another way

Uses appropriate signposting strategies which allow readers to trace the relationship of various parts in the study

In comparison, in the same way, similarly