Signposts show your reader the route your writing will take, remind them of key points along the way, and point out changes in direction. Signposts also help the reader understand the connections between the points you make, and how they contribute to the overarching aim of the assignment.

What is signposting in writing?

Signposting means using words to tell your reader about the content of your essay to help them understand as clearly as possible.

What is signposting in communication?

Signposting is a technique which makes speech more fluent. Words or phrases that link speech together to make it coherent, and give the listener an indication of where our verbal communication is headed, are considered signposts.