Transitional words & phrases

 to list points
To begin with, in the first place, secondly, thirdly, finally…

 to add more points to the topic

Also, furthermore, what is more, in addition to, besides, moreover, not
only..but also,

 to list advantages
The first/most important advantage.., another advantage is.., many people feel
that, some people say, there are arguments for…

 to list disadvantages
There are arguments against, one of the arguments against .. is that,

 to introduce examples
For example, like, such as, because, since, therefore, for this reason…..

 to show contrast
However, although, even though, nevertheless, in spite of, despite, but,
while,whereas, on the other hand

 to conclude
To conclude, in conclusion, to sum up, finally, lastly, all in all, therefore, in
brief, all things considered, taking everything into account

 giving opinion
In my opinion, my opinion is that…., it appears to me, as far as I am
concerned…, I think/feel/believe…