Transitions help your reader move smoothly from one idea to the next.

Transitions such as “first, next, lastly” help readers follow the organization of your document and the progression of your ideas. As a writer, you want to develop smooth and subtle transitions. Repetition of a key word or phrase or use of a dependent clause can help guide the reader through your document.

Follow this link to read more about writing smooth transitions:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/574/01/