Using Transitions to Add Information (The FANIMALS Song!)
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers valuable advice on using additive transitions in academic writing to enhance clarity and cohesion. The speaker introduces a mnemonic device, 'Venables,' to help remember key transitions such as 'furthermore,' 'moreover,' 'additionally,' 'likewise,' and 'similarly.' These terms are crucial for adding new or related information in research papers. The script includes examples of how to apply these transitions in different contexts, illustrating their importance in connecting ideas and guiding the reader through the argument. To make the learning process more enjoyable, a catchy 'Phantom OLED Song' is presented, which incorporates the mnemonic device and encourages viewers to engage with the material interactively.
Takeaways
- 😀 Transitions are changes from one idea to another and help bridge ideas together, establishing relationships between them.
- 📚 Additive transitions are a specific type of transition used to add new or similar information to a text, often in research papers.
- 🎓 The speaker introduces a mnemonic device called 'Venables' to help memorize important additive transitions.
- 🔑 The mnemonic 'Venables' stands for 'Furthermore', 'Additionally', 'Moreover', 'Likewise', 'Similarly', which are common in academic writing.
- 📝 Examples are given to demonstrate how additive transitions can be used to improve the flow and clarity of a research paper.
- 🌐 An initial example without transitions is contrasted with versions that incorporate the mnemonic transitions for clarity.
- 🎼 A fun, memorable song called the 'Phantom OLED Song' is introduced to help viewers remember the additive transitions.
- 🎤 The song includes actions and is designed to be interactive, encouraging viewers to sing along for better memorization.
- 📈 The transitions signal to the reader that upcoming information is important and potentially separate from the original information.
- 📑 The use of additive transitions of similarity helps to focus the reader's attention on certain pieces of information within a text.
- 💬 The video encourages viewers to comment with feedback or suggestions for other songs that could help with memorizing writing terms.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is about using additive transitions to add new information in writing, specifically in research papers.
What are transitions in writing?
-Transitions in writing are words or phrases that connect ideas or groups of ideas together, establishing a specific relationship between them and creating flow in a paper.
Why are additive transitions important in academic writing?
-Additive transitions are important in academic writing because they help to add new or similar information, making it easier for readers to understand the arguments being presented.
What is a mnemonic device and how is it used in the video?
-A mnemonic device is a tool that helps with memory retention, often through acronyms or phrases. In the video, the mnemonic 'Venables' is introduced to help remember important additive transitions.
What are the additive transitions mentioned in the video?
-The additive transitions mentioned in the video are 'furthermore', 'another', 'not only but also', 'in addition to', 'moreover', 'additionally', 'likewise', and 'similarly'.
How does the video illustrate the use of transitions in a research paper?
-The video provides an example from a research paper's results section, showing how transitions can be used to connect observations and add new information in a clear and coherent manner.
What is the purpose of the 'FANIMALS' song in the video?
-The 'FANIMALS' song is a fun mnemonic tool created in the video to help viewers remember the additive transitions by associating them with catchy lyrics and music.
How does the video suggest using transitions to improve a sentence?
-The video suggests starting a sentence with a transition to signal to the reader that the sentence will contain additional key information, thus improving the flow and coherence of the writing.
What is the effect of using additive transitions on the reader's understanding?
-Using additive transitions helps the reader by signaling that new information is coming, potentially separate from the original information, and guiding them through the writer's argument.
How can the mnemonic 'Venables' help in memorizing additive transitions?
-The mnemonic 'Venables' is an acronym where each letter stands for an additive transition: 'Furthermore', 'Additionally', 'Not only but also', 'In addition to', 'Moreover', 'Also', 'Likewise', and 'Similarly'.
What is the final suggestion made by the video for improving writing skills?
-The final suggestion made by the video is to use the 'FANIMALS' song and the mnemonic 'Venables' during research writing sessions to remember and effectively use additive transitions.
Outlines
📚 Understanding Additive Transitions in Writing
This paragraph introduces the concept of transitions in writing, specifically focusing on additive transitions. Additive transitions are used to add new or similar information to a piece of writing, and they can be crucial for creating a smooth flow and aiding reader comprehension. The speaker uses a mnemonic device called 'Venables' to help viewers remember common additive transitions such as 'furthermore,' 'another,' 'not only...but also,' 'in addition to,' 'moreover,' 'additionally,' 'likewise,' and 'similarly.' The paragraph provides an example of how these transitions can be used in a research paper's results section to connect ideas and emphasize the importance of new information. The use of transitions is illustrated through a comparison of sentences with and without them, showing how they can improve the clarity and coherence of the writing.
🎵 The 'FANIMALS' Song: A Mnemonic for Additive Transitions
The second paragraph presents a creative and memorable way to recall additive transitions through a catchy song called 'FANIMALS.' The song is designed to be fun and engaging, helping viewers to internalize the mnemonic device introduced earlier. The paragraph includes a brief description of the song's content, which includes phrases like 'not only this, but also that' and 'in addition to these,' along with humorous references to a picture of a cat and the number of joints on a finger. The purpose of the song is to reinforce the memory of additive transitions, making it easier for viewers to apply them in their own writing. The speaker encourages viewers to use the song during their writing sessions and invites feedback and suggestions for other mnemonic songs in the comments section.
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Keywords
💡transitions
💡mnemonic device
💡additive transitions
💡research papers
💡Venables
💡flow
💡arguments
💡results section
💡tsunami
💡similarity
💡Phantom Rosettes
Highlights
Transitions are a change from one idea to another and help bridge ideas together.
Additive transitions are used for adding new or similar information in writing.
There are many types of transitions, but the focus is on additive transitions in this video.
Additive transitions can relate to information that is unrelated or very similar to what was previously written.
A mnemonic device called 'Venables' is introduced to help remember important additive transitions.
The mnemonic 'Venables' stands for: Furthermore, Moreover, Additionally, Likewise, Similarly.
These transitions are common in research papers and are important for writing.
An example of a research paper's results section is given to demonstrate the use of transitions.
Using transitions makes it clear that new information is being added and is separate from the original.
The term 'also' is used as a transition, but it's better when it's not buried within a sentence.
Additive transitions signal to the reader that upcoming information is important and potentially separate.
An example is given to show how to use 'in addition to' to start a sentence with a transition.
Additive transitions of similarity are used to focus the reader's attention on certain pieces of information.
A fun song called 'Phantom Rosettes' is introduced to help memorize additive transitions.
The song uses humor and rhyme to make it easier to remember the transitions.
The video encourages viewers to leave comments and subscribe for future content.
Transcripts
hi there it's a heaven for more advice
and today I want to talk to you about
transitions a transition is a change
from one idea to another and while there
are literally hundreds of transitions to
choose from I want to talk in this video
about a few special transitions that
help you add new information and today
I've created a fun mnemonic device that
will help you memorize the most
important transitions we will be
discussing today essentially transitions
bridge to ideas or groups of ideas
together connecting them and
establishing a specific relationship
between them and while there are many
kinds of transitions today we're going
to talk about one type and that is the
additive transitions while all
transitions help create flow in your
paper and make it easier for readers to
understand your arguments the additive
transitions are responsible for adding
new or similar information sometimes
this information can be totally
unrelated or it can be very similar to
what the author just wrote now there are
literally dozens of additive transitions
but today I want to help you focus on
just a few and what better way to do
that than through a song if you want to
give extra information use transitions
he's an explanation the word we're going
to look at today is Venables what's a
fenimol an animal a fan actually it's a
mnemonic device every letter of these
words will help you remember the
important additive transition
furthermore another not only but also in
addition to moreover additionally
likewise similarly I'm not going to try
to convince you that these are the only
or the most important transitions but
they are extremely common in research
papers and therefore memorizing them
will help you a lot when it comes to
writing your paper
let's see these transitions in action in
the results section of a research paper
first
without transitions when samples of
hydrolyzed and unhide relized
amino acids were analyzed the appearance
of the two samples was quite different
the viscosity of the hydrolyzed sample
also increased threefold and although we
use the term also which is a transition
term it's a bit buried in the second
sentence and you have essentially two
complete
separate sentences without a transition
when samples of hydrolyzed and unhide
relized amino acids were analyzed the
appearance of the two samples was quite
different
additionally furthermore moreover the
viscosity of the hydrolyzed sample
increased threefold now what do these
terms do here they signal to the reader
that the information upcoming is going
to be important but potentially separate
from the original information here's
another way we can write that second
sentence another observed difference was
the three-fold increase in the viscosity
of the hydrolyzed symbol and finally
let's use in addition to to start off
this sentence in addition to the change
in appearance between the hydrolyzed and
unhide relies amino acid sample the
viscosity of the hydrolyzed sample also
increased threefold because the author
has included the transition at the very
beginning of this sentence the reader
understands that this sentence is going
to contain at least two key pieces of
information so as you can see when you
use these transitions you're always
adding another idea to a previous idea
or group of ideas so let's look once
again at a sentence without a transition
a few minutes before the tsunami hit the
coast the domestic animals ran inland
and up the mountain all the birds flew
up to the tops of the trees using our
transitions of similarity a few minutes
before the tsunami hit the coast not
only did the domestic animals run inland
up the mountain but all the birds also
flew up to the tops of the trees
likewise all the birds flew up to the
tops of the trees similarly or in a
similar way all the birds flew up to the
tops of the trees by using additive
transitions of similarity the author can
focus the reader's attention on certain
pieces of information so without further
ado I present to you the fan amoled song
it's more fun if you sing along
for the boys a second thing I know the
result is the urge to sing not only this
but also that in addition to these
here's a picture of a cat moreover is a
much bigger point additionally a finger
has three joints
likewise told us as well
similarly the song is easy to spell
phantom rosettes information the
transition to another situation F a and
I ma LS these terms add information
baths
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for the mole is a second thing I know
the result is the urge to sing not only
this but also that in addition to these
here's a picture of a cat moreover is a
much bigger point additionally a finger
has three joints likewise the told us as
well similarly the song is easy to spell
impose adds information transition to
another situation fa n I M ALS these
terms add information
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so there you have it the phantom old
song I can see many of you during your
next research writing session phanom
just remember the words that are
involved if you found this video fun
helpful or if you have any other
suggestions for songs that would help
you remember important writing terms go
ahead and leave a comment below and
don't forget to hit the like and
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