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Foundation Programme
Academic Writing
Language of Caution and Evaluation
Some
Several
A number of
argue
state
claim
maintain
propose
This could
typically
frequently
often
Consequences
lead to ......
result in ......
arise from ......
be due to ......
Indeed
As a consequence
Due to
Consequently
Thus
Therefore
Similarities
Similarly, Smith (2001) proposes that ......
In a similar way
Follow the same line of argument, Jones claims that ......
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Smith (2001) agrees with Jones on this point and claims ......
Contrast
However
In contrast
Conversely
On the other hand
One possible counter-argument proposed/provided/offered by Smith is ......
In addition to the advantages discussed above, there are two major disadvantage
Finally / In conclusion