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Using verbs to show that you understand your sources
To help you choose the right verb, ask yourself what the author is trying to do in different parts of their text: Are they explaining, describing, arguing, or doing something else? Even more importantly, what are they trying to do overall: Arguing against a different point of view? Giving recommendations? Reporting findings and discussing implications? Below is a list of common reporting verbs - make sure you understand precisely what each one means.