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U seful expressions for topic sentences

Topic sentences introduce the topic of the paragraph, which makes it easy for the reader to know what you are going to talk about, almost like a sub-heading,

There are hundreds of ways of writing them, but here are some useful common expressions. You can start with the point to be discussed, start with an expert on the matter, or start with a discourse marker.

Cultural differences is another important area.

Johnson (1999) raises the issue of cultural differences.

The main reason for this is cultural differences.

Another result of this is...

One advantage of this is...

The primary cause is…

The first and probably most important criteria...

There are five steps/ways to…

Whilst there are many methods, the most common seems to be…

The different countries that...

The obstacles to...

Example of different styles of topic sentences

Essay topic: Discuss the effects of divorce.

Thesis Statement:

In the wake of relaxed laws regarding attainment of divorce and the increase in do-it-yourself divorces, the rate of divorce has risen considerably in Australia over the last few decades. Although this is leading to divorce being seen as a common phenomenon, it still remains a very serious issue whose effects are felt by children and adults and the wider community.

1 sentence topic sentence:

Children are the party that is the most affected by divorce, both educationally and emotionally.

2 sentence topic sentence:

Children are the party that is the most affected by divorce. They are affected in both their education and their emotions.

3 sentence topic sentence:

Children are the party that is the most affected by divorce. Their education is often a problem…

Emotional distress is also another area where children are affected.