Identify Connecting Techniques

You have seen many examples of techniques for connecting ideas. Now analyze a short, complete report. Click on the icon to open a short document called Water in Bucharest. This document effectively uses connecting techniques to guide the reader.

After you read the document, write down your observations for each of the four techniques listed in the table below. Note at least one place where you see the technique used. You may want to read the document more than once. When you have recorded your observations, click on the Show Answer button to compare your observations with our own. Use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate between techniques.

Water in Bucharest

Water in Bucharest


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