Writing Tip 10: On the Other Hand vs Besides
“On the other hand” means you’re still weighing two sides. “Besides” means you’ve already decided and are piling on extra reasons.
What you will learn
- The real difference: still weighing two sides, versus already decided and piling on reasons
- Where the two phrases show up most, and why mixing them up skews an argument
- How to choose the right one, with real examples from edited papers
Free, self-paced, one sitting. Finish the quiz and you get a certificate.
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