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Lead In Devices
(Pump-up verbs)
When you need to refer to outside sources, information that is not known or original or
attributed by or to you as an authority, you will need to use a line or block quote or
paraphrasing.
You will want to introduce these authorities (outside sources) with lead-in devices that
have variety rather than the tired pattern of xyz says over and over again.
This list is to help build your verb vocabulary. Never again use the stale: xyz says.
Instead, determine tone (how your source delivers the information or how you have
interpreted it for your argumentation or point) = your analysis (use) and discussion.
Example: Freud assesses/ explores, observes, identifies, remarks
How to Lead-in:
 In the words of XYZ “wwwwwwwwwwwwwww” (Jones 234).
 According to XYZ “wwwwwwwwwwwwwww” (Smith 77).
 Jones and Smith (Insert lead-in verb) “wwwwwwwwwwww” (Jones 475).
LIST
Admit
Add
Ask
Ascertain
Analyze
Assess
Argue
Agree/disagree
Address
Answer
Believe
Categorize
Compare/ contrast
Consider
Concur
Conclude
Cite
Critique
Define
Delineate
Demonstrate
Describe
Determine
Discover
Evaluate
Explore
Examine
Expound on
Emphasize
Envision
Furnish
Find
Investigate
Inquire
Identify
List
Measure
Make the case
Note
Observe
Prove
Postulate
Point out
Present
Using Quotations in the Body of the Paper
One of the best ways to support your thesis is by quoting from a reliable source. The
following examples illustrate common phrases writers use to “slide” a quotation into a
paragraph.
 One of the President’s strongest supporters, Leigh Wilson, believes…
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According to Tom Allen of KXLM in Pleasantville…
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Researchers Karen Todd and Katie Regan from City College argue that…
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What has impressed the superintendent the most is…
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Betty Collins reports…
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As the students at Colorado School of Mines have noted…
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Bill Stein in All About the Family points out…
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Kevin Whitman describes…
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One examples from All About the Family…
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Mayor Webb, for example, identified…
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According the Webb…
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Governor Owens emphasizes…
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Perhaps the strongest proof comes from…
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Kevin Berry of the Daily News suggests…
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Heidi North writes, “No one could…”
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Senator Jill Williams rejects…
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Bill and Tyler agree…
Multiparagraph Papers
The E’s: Examples, Evidence, and Explanations
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