CMS Signal Phrases

Keep things interesting for your readers by switching up the language and placement of your signal phrases.

Model Phrases

In the words of geneticist Gregor Mendel, “…”1

As Derek Terrence Crab has argued, “…”2

In a letter to his brother, a Freedom Rider who witnessed the riots wrote that “…”3

“…,” claims Benjamin Disraeli.4

“…,” writes Albert Camus, “…”5

Mary Shelly offers an intriguing interpretation: “…”6

Verbs

Admits
Agrees
Argues
Asserts
Believes
Claims
Compares
Confirms
Contends
Declares
Denies
Emphasizes
Insists
Notes
Observes
Points out
Reasons
Refutes
Rejects
Reports
Responds
Suggests
Thinks
Writes