MLA 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 professors Greer and Dewey, “…”

As sociology scholar Janice Kinsey has noted, “…”

Creative Commons, an organization that helps internet users understand and create copyright for materials, reports that “…”

“…,” writes Deidre Tyrell, “…”

“…,” attorney Sanderson claims.

Kyles and Sanderson offer up a compelling point: “…”

Verbs

Acknowledges
Adds
Admits
Agrees
Argues
Asserts
Believes
Claims
Comments
Compares
Confirms
Contends
Declares
Denies
Disputes
Emphasizes
Endorses
Grants
Illustrates
Implies
Insists
Notes
Observes
Points out
Reasons
Refutes
Rejects
Reports
Responds
Suggests
Thinks
Writes