Linking Cause to Effect
Linking Language
Therefore
'Therefore' introduces a sentence that explains the effect of the event mentioned in the preceding sentence. 'Therefore' is used as a linking word and is followed by a comma.
Example:
Therefore, we have decided to focus on needy people in Utah."
Therefore, we pursued the charge of ethnic cleansing in the World Court."
Consequently
'Consequently' introduces a sentence that explains the effect of the event mentioned in the preceding sentence. 'Consequently' is used as a linking word and is followed by a comma.
Example:
Consequently, the employment board determined that the ethnicity of the applicants had to have been a factor behind the hiring practices."
Consequently, the central committee of the non-governmental organization revised the agenda."