Quoting and Paraphrasing / Quoting and reporting what other people say
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uoting
and reporting what other people say
The writer says.
Shapiro (2009) |
explains |
(that) many people believe in Santa Claus. |
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reports |
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states |
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According to Smith (2005), |
the world is flat |
In Smith’s view (2005), |
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The writer stresses that this is important.
Smith (2001) |
emphasises |
(that) there is insufficient evidence |
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highlights |
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stresses |
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In the writer’s opinion, despite what others say.
Roberts (2007) |
claims |
(that) Santa Claus exists. |
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asserts |
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contends |
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argues |
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maintains |
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The writer gives a possible new idea / theory or hypothesis.
Brown (1988) |
proposes |
(that) there may be a connection between rap music and intelligence. |
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suggests |
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posits |
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puts forward |
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The writer shows conclusively.
Macfarlane (2004) |
shows |
(that) alien abduction has occurred. |
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proves |
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demonstrates |
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finds |
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