The goal of linking sentences, concepts, and paragraphs is to lead the reader along the route you've created. That is a good method to prove a point. An essay writer does not leave it up to the reader to infer or fill in the blanks. The writer must make clear connections between ideas within the essay so that the reader will not have to work too hard to understand the message being delivered. Every essay should include several links to other parts of the essay or chapter. These links can be made by using words such as "therefore," "also," and "thus." They can be simple sentences or longer phrases depending on how much space you have. Avoid using long quotes or footnotes for linking because they may break the flow of the essay piece. For example, if you were writing about the effects of television on children, you might start with the sentence "Television has been shown to have negative effects on children's behavior, learning skills, and social interactions." Here, the link connects television with children's behavior. A further explanation of these effects is provided in the next paragraph. Another example could be: "In conclusion, we can say that music has positive effects on people." This link leads us from the previous paragraph into the conclusion section of the essay.