Below are several linking words you should use to boost cohesion & coherence in your writing.

When making transition between two categories that share the same trend/ pattern:

• Similarly, [subject + verb].
• Likewise, [subject + verb].

When making transition between two conflicting sets of data:

• However, [subject + verb]. / Meanwhile, [subject + verb].
• While [subject + verb], [subject + verb]
• [subject + verb], whereas [subject + verb]
• Nevertheless, [subject + verb]/ Nonetheless, [subject + verb].
• On the other hand, [subject + verb].
• In comparison with + noun, [subject + verb].
• Compared to/ with + noun, [subject + verb].
• In contrast, [subject + verb].
• By (marked/ stark) contrast, [subject + verb].
• Conversely, [subject + verb].

When moving to the next category/ item:

• Regarding + noun, [subject + verb].
• With regard to + noun, [subject + verb].
• As for + noun, [subject + verb].
• Turning to + noun, [subject + verb].
• Looking at + noun, [subject + verb].