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Linking the parts of your writing together is essential in critical writing. Without links, you will just have a collection of information and ideas, not an argument.

Each paragraph, from the introduction through to the conclusion, should read as part of a coherent whole. Don't write a series of stand-alone paragraphs then try to link their ideas together at the end. You will need to 'signpost' your reader through the essay, showing how everything works together to build your argument.

Within each paragraph you will also need to link the information, evidence, and ideas.

This section will give you tips on what language you can use to effectively make these connections.

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