• There has always been considerable discussion about

  • One very complex issue in today’s world is

  • One problematic issue in the modern world is whether ….

  • Undoubtedly, one of the most significant discussions in recent years has been the …. of ….

  • One issue that creates intense debate nowadays in many countries is whether ….

  • It is unarguable that ….

  • There is a growing debate about…

  • One of the most important arguments in favor of …. is…


 STRUCTURE:


Whether [ESSAY SUBJECT] or not + is a highly controversial issue. This subject is important because + [REASON]. This essay will discuss/provide a clear outline + [YOUR OPINION].


Some people/individuals think that / tend to think that + [ESSAY TOPIC]. Others disagree claiming that ….. If asked both groups would have logical reasons to support their stance. This essay/The following paragraphs will discuss + [YOUR OPINION]. 




LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP

TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION

Similarity

also, in the same way, just as ... so too, likewise, similarly

Exception/Contrast

but, however, in spite of, on the one hand ... on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet, in stark, contrast, however

Sequence/Order

first, second, third, ... next, then, finally

Time

after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then

Example

for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate, one particularly salient example to this is, take something as an example

Emphasis

even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly, admittedly

Place/Position

above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there

Cause and Effect

accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus, as a result, as a consequence, 

Additional Support or Evidence

additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then, what is more, 

Conclusion/Summary

finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary, by way of conclusion, summing up,