Transition Words and Phrases to Present Other's Ideas
According to …
Based on the findings of ... it can be argued...
… proposed that …
As explained by …
… states that …
… claims that …
However, ... stated that …
... suggested …
… concluded that …
Similarly, … stated that ….
… for example, …
… agreed that …
Based on the ideas of …
… defined …. as ….
… relates …
As identified by …
… disputed that …
… contrasts …
With regard to … argued that …
… concluded that …
… confirmed that …
... argues ….
… highlights …
… demonstrates …
… found that …
… identifies …
... wrote that …
… demonstrated …
… also …
… reported ….
… pointed out that …
… maintained that …
… hypothesised that …
… expressed the opinion that …
... also mentioned ….
... asserts that ….
… identified …
… goes on to state/suggest/say
… emphasises
… challenges the idea ….
… showed that …
… explored the idea …
Thank you to http://www2.eit.ac.nz/library/ls_guides_sentencestarters.html
Their source: Manalo. E., Wont_Toi, G., & Bartlett-Trafford, J. (2009). The business of writing: Written communication skills for business students (3rd ed.). Auckland: Pearson Education New Zealand.
