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