When I am writing a paper and listing event in order, do I use first, second, third, etc., or is first, secondly, thirdly, etc. also OK?

2 answers

First, second, third - those are fine. Nothing with -ly on it, though, unless you use finally.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/transitions.htm

=)
Suppose you're scanning an article. Which one of the following items would stand out most for you?
Similar Questions
  1. Prioritize study tasks by writing them down and thenputting them in random order. organizing them in alphabetical order.
    1. answers icon 1 answer
    1. answers icon 2 answers
  2. PLEASE HELP NOW! 20 POINTSPlace these events in order by writing a number in the box to the right of each event. 1 should be the
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  3. What is absolute chronologyA a chronology listing of specific dates B a detailed summary of a historic event C a listing of
    1. answers icon 3 answers
more similar questions