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VERBS

THAT DEFINE A WRITER'S CHOICES

In the process of presenting a position or making an argument, a writer does more than “state” facts or “say” what she thinks. Writers take any number of actions as they craft an argument. For example, a writer may argue for a particular action by explaining the issue, demonstrating its importance, considering opposing views, offering a rebuttal, and proposing a course of action.

When you work with a text, citing portions of a writer's argument to support your position, clearly identify the writer's action. For example –

•  If the text offers examples and you want to use one, then write that the source “demonstrates.”

•  If a writer offers a strongly held belief that you want to include, then write that the source “believes.”

•  If a writer looks closely at something, then say that the source “examines.”

Choose the right verb to accurately describe how the writer originally presented the information.

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