Signposting

Singposting- "a word or phrase that is commonly used in formal writing and speech to connect clauses and sentences. They tell the reader or listener what kind of information to expect." They are used to organize information and present an argument clearly. "Signpost word." Signpost word- Teflpedia., N.p., Web. 11 Apr. 2017
Example: "This essay will first examine…then ascertain…next, it will…" http://www.qub.ie/directorates/sqc.learning/FileStore/Filetoupload,628191,en.pdf