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… is based on evidence/ calculations/estimates of P.
... capitalizes on/ proceeds on the idea/ findings of P.
... rests on/ focuses on/ involves observations of P.
•  This method / approach / framework ...
… enables predictions of/ allows decisions on P.
… helps to investigate/ display/ elucidate/ illuminate P.
... offers a clear/ practical way to implement P.
... serves for/ aids in organizing the knowledge about P.
... combines functional with formal explanation.

1.2. Compositional formulas

1.2.1. Transitions: Cross-reference, interlinks between sections/ points; organizing the
exposition

•  Our purpose / aim / concern … here is …
… to improve our knowledge of P.
… to help scientists to prepare manuscripts.
... to determine whether P differs from Q.
… to concentrate on exploring P.
•  Firstly,…
 Secondly,…
 Thirdly,…
 Another significant factor in assessing the risks of bioterrorism is…
 Another key implication of the shift to new surgical procedures is…
 A further factor to consider in the debate on genetic modification is…
 Finally,…
•  I/ We (shall) ... start/ begin/ continue/ end/ finish/ close with/ by P.
 To begin with/ First, ... we turn to instances of Р/ we may consider P.
 Second / Finally, ... we are going to see/ examine whether P.
 In closing, ... I want to discuss Р/ to make a proposal that P.
•  After ... these general/ preliminary remarks,
... this short comment/ outlining Q, ... here is Р/ P is in order.
... I shall introduce/ address/ return to P.
... I shall consider the problem of P.
... I want to test the significance of P.
... I'd like to scrutinize the issue/ method of P.
•  I have ... already/ just ... given/ mentioned/ pointed out that P.
 We have ... already/ just ... seen that P.
 From the above/ Now ... it should be clear / evident / obvious that P.
•  Having examined the role of terms …
… it is now necessary to consider the effects of excessive usage of noun
clusters.
•  In the above discussion several advantages of the proposed new techniques have
been considered. It is important however to also examine some potential
disadvantages.

•  Here / Now ... we can pass on/ we shall move on to consider P.

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