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Reporting verbs Reporting what others say is a key aspect of academic English and you need a range of verbs to do this in an appropriate and varied way. Note the structures used with each verb. In her latest article Morton explains how information technology is changing society. Schmidt describes the process of language change. Kon suggests that all poets are strongly infhuenced by their childhood. [says indirectly or tentatively] Lee states that problems arose earlier than was previously thought. [says directly] Uvarov claims/asserts/contends/maintains/declares that the causes of the revolution can be traced back to the 18' century. [says something is true directly and firmly, often used when others disagree] Van Ek implies that other historians have misinterpreted the period. [suggests indirectly] Patel argues that governments should continue to fund space research. [use of this verb suggests he gives reasons for his view] Greenberg emphasises/highlights/stresses the importance of taking a liberal approach. [gives particular importance to] Levack observes/notes/comments/points out that there are contradictions in Days interpretation of the poem. [states but does not develop at length] Kim demonstrates/shows how Bach's music draws considerably on earlier composers” work. Gray proves there is a link between obesity and genes. [shows that something must be true] In the book Dean mentions some new research in the field, [refers to briefly] McIntosh pinpoints the key features of the period in question. [focuses in on] Vaz advances/puts forward/proposes a new theory. [used with idea, theory, hypothesis] Davidson casts doubt on previous research in the field. [suggests it is inaccurate] Gerhard questions previous interpretations of the play. [expresses doubts about] UCHUAru QUESUUNS PIEVIOUS INTETPIETAtIOnS OT INE PIAy. [EXPIESSES AQUDES ADOUY] Mis Reporting nouns Academic writing also frequently uses nouns rather than verbs to report others” ideas (see Unit 1). Notice the corresponding nouns for some verbs in A. Note how these nouns often head long phrases (underlined below) which can be either the subject or the object of the verb. Morton provides an explanation as to how information technology is changing society. Schmidt gives a description of the process of language change. Kon's nggcaion dat pos ir childhood is uncontroversial. Lee's statement th; reviously thought has been challenged. Uvarov's «lalmasertion/conenion tha he causes of the revolrion can be tzaced back 50 the 18'” century is worth considering in some depth. Van Els implicatis istorians have misinterpreted the period has caused some controversy. [suggests indirectly] Patel's argument that government should continue to fund space research is convincing. Greenberg's emphasis/stress on che importance of taking a liberal approach i is not new. Levacios m that there are retation of the has been ppal by a number of other Gelolas. Kim's demonstration of the way in which Bach'* ic draw: 'he work of earlier composers is fascinating. Gray's proof of the link between obesity and genes is of considerable interest. 
