They Say, I Say Guideline

-Introducing What They Say

A number of -- have recently suggested that x's work has several fundamental pro
blems.
It has become common today to dismiss x's contribution to --.
In their recent work, Y and Z have offered harsh critiques of Dr. X for --.

-Introducing Standard Views

Americans today tend to believe that --.
Conventional wisdom has it that
Common sense seems to dictate that
The standard way of thinking about topic x has it that
It is often said that
Many people assumed that

-Making What They Say What You Say

At the same that I believe, I also believe

-Introducing Something Implied or Assumed

One implication of X's treatement of -- is that
While they rarely admit as much, -- often take for granted that --

-Introducing an Ongoing Debate

In discussion of X, one controversial issue has been --. On the one hand, -- arg
ues --. On the other hand, -- contends --. Others even maintain that --. My own
view is --.
When it comes to the topic of ---. most will readily agree that --. Where this a
greement usually ends, however, is on the question of --. Whereas some are convi
nced that --, others maintain that.
In conclusion, as suggested earlier, defneders of -- can't have it both ways. Th
eir assertion that -- is contradicted by their claim that.

Authorial Action
acknowledges
agrees
argues
believes
denies/ does not deny
claims
conxedes
demonstrates that
deplores the tendency
emphasizes
insists
observes
questions
refutes the claim that
reports
suggests
urges

-Introducing Quotations
states, "
according to x, "
maintains that, "

-Disagreeing, with Reasons

X's claim that -- rests upon the questionable assumption that --.
By focuing on --, x overlooks the deeper problem of

-Agreeing and Disagreeing Simultaneously

Though it is evident that, there is still evidence

Making conscessions while Still Standing Ground

While it is true that --, there is still evidence
challenge
assume
argue
impression held

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believes
underscores
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