Answer:
They should be used sparingly throughout the essay. If something is important enough to be in the sentence, it should be fully part of it. As always, make sure to check with your teacher or professor.
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I like to play baseball. However, I can't throw a ball
very well. The term ‘however’ is used because it is the only term allowed to
make a negation of contrasts between the two ideas. The rest are signaling
addition of ideas (in fact, for instance and besides).