Phrases

Not sure what to say in your paper? The brilliant book They Say, I Say, by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, is ready to help, chock-full of phrases you can use in your paper.

For example, if you want to talk about something another person assumed, you can use this template: ” Although X does not say so directly, she apparently assumes that __________. “

For a quick view of some templates, try this pdf, which also features a list of common transitions you can use.

Transitions

Here are some more transitions you may find helpful:

Word choice

Consider adding these when you’re revising: